acalyculate
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/ˌækəˈlɪkjʊlɪt/
lacking a calyx
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acalyculate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'calyx,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'calyx' meant 'cup or chalice.'
Historical Evolution
'calyx' transformed into the modern English word 'acalyculate' by adding the prefix 'a-' to indicate absence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a cup or chalice,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking a calyx or cup-like structure.
The acalyculate plant was identified by its absence of a calyx.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 14:21