Definitions for calyx

calyx ca·lyx

Spelling: [key-liks, kal-iks]
IPA: /ˈkeɪ lɪks, ˈkæl ɪks/

Calyx is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 36 anagrams from letters in calyx (aclxy).

Definitions for calyx

noun

  1. Botany. the outermost group of floral parts; the sepals.
  2. Anatomy, Zoology. a cuplike part.

Origin of calyx

1665-75; Latin Greek kályx husk, covering, akin to kalýptein to veil, cover

Examples for calyx

The pieces of which the calyx is composed are called sepals.

The calyx is cut from lemon wax, shaded green and also brown.

Another previous incident had caused calyx's mouth to bleed, calyx said, although Julie said she never saw any blood.

Berry small, in., 5-ribbed, crowned with the remains of the calyx.

Finish off with calyx and seed cup, as in previous instruction.

For example: the part that is covered with moss about the rose is the calyx.

The calyx is tightly closed, although the tips of the sepals are spread widely.

In October, Parker posted a photo of calyx with her cross-country teammates.

Notice what a different degree and kind of life there is in the calyx and the corolla.

Sometimes the calyx is covered with down, as in geranium, primrose, etc.

Word Value for calyx
Scrable

17

Words with friends

18

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