calyx-like
|ca-lyx-like|
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/ˈkeɪlɪks laɪk/
(calyx)
resembling a calyx
Etymology
Etymology Information
'calyx' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'kalyx,' where 'kalyx' meant 'covering' or 'husk.'
Historical Evolution
'kalyx' transformed into the Latin word 'calyx,' and eventually became the modern English word 'calyx' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'covering or husk,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the outermost whorl of a flower, consisting of sepals.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or having the characteristics of a calyx.
The flower had a calyx-like structure that protected its petals.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/20 22:47