Definitions for Calyx
ˈkeɪ lɪks, ˈkæl ɪks; ˈkæl əˌsiz, ˈkeɪ lə-ca·lyx

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. calyxnoun

   (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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. calyxnoun

   A cup-like structure in the mammalian kidney.

2. calyxnoun

   The outermost whorl of flower parts, comprising the sepals, when it is not the same in appearance as the next such whorl (the corolla).

3. calyxnoun

   The crown of a crinoid.

4. Etymology: calyx, from κάλυξ.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CALYX

   CALYX, Inc. is a non-profit publisher of art and literature by women founded in 1976 based in Corvallis, Oregon. CALYX publishes both CALYX, A Journal of Art and Literature by Women twice a year and CALYX Books, which publishes one to three books annually. CALYX is one of the nation's oldest feminist presses. CALYX uses a collective model to make its editorial decisions. Several volunteer editors review and edit an author's work and often work with authors to improve their pieces. All manuscripts are read by a minimum of two editors. Manuscripts held for further consideration are read by all of the editors. CALYX Journal usually receives 1,000 submissions annually from women across the United States and internationally during their reading period, October 1-December 31.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. calyx

   A calyx is the outermost whorl of a flower, typically green, consisting of sepals, which protect the flower bud before it blossoms. In term of botany, it's also referred to the collective term for all the sepals within a flower. In zoology, it can refer to a cup-like cavity or structure.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Calyxnoun

   the covering of a flower. See Flower

2. Calyxnoun

   a cuplike division of the pelvis of the kidney, which surrounds one or more of the renal papillae

3. Etymology: [L. calyx, -ycis, fr. Gr. ka`lyx husk, shell, calyx, from the root of kaly`ptein to cover, conceal. Cf. Chalice Helmet.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Calyx

   Calix, kal′iks, or kā′liks, n. the outer covering or cup of a flower, its separate leaves termed sepals:—pl. Calyces, or Calyxes.—adjs. Cal′ycate, having a calyx; Calycīf′erous, bearing the calyx; Calyciflō′ral, Calyciflō′rate, Calyciflō′rous, having the petals and stamens borne upon the calyx; Calyc′iform, having the form of a calyx; Cal′ycine, Calyc′inal, pertaining to a calyx.—n. Cal′ycle, an accessory calyx outside the true one.—adjs. Cal′ycled, having a calycle; Cal′ycoid, Calycoi′deous, like a calyx. [L.,—Gr. kalyx—kalyptein, to cover.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. calyx

   An element of a flower.

   The calyx is different colors on different flowers.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 15, 2017  

Suggested ResourcesRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. calyx

   Song lyrics by calyx -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by calyx on the Lyrics.com website.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Calyx

   the cap or crown of the mushroom bodies of the procerebrum: see also egg-calyx.

Matched Categories

1. • Botany
   • Whorl

How to pronounce Calyx?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Calyx in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Calyx in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Calyx in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Calyx
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Calyx
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calyx
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Calyx
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Calyx
7. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=Calyx