calyx
17 points
English
5 letters
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Definitions
noun
(botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kˈælɪks/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural calyxes
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Rhymes
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