calyciform
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/kəˈlɪsɪˌfɔrm/
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/kəˈlɪsɪˌfɔːm/
cup-shaped
Etymology
Etymology Information
'calyciform' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'calyx,' where 'calyx' meant 'cup' or 'chalice.'
Historical Evolution
'calyx' transformed into the English word 'calyciform,' maintaining its reference to a cup-like shape.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'cup-shaped,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the shape or form of a calyx.
The calyciform structure of the flower was evident in its petal arrangement.
Synonyms
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