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1. (n.) calyptra
a hood or hoodlike part, as the lid of the capsule in mosses.
2. calyptra
a root cap.
Etymology: (1745–55; < NL < Gk kalýptra veil, covering)
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1. (noun) calyptra
the hood or cap covering the calyx of certain plants: e.g., the California poppy
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1. (noun) calyptra
a little hood or veil, resembling an extinguisher in form and position, covering each of the small flasklike capsules which contain the spores of mosses; also, any similar covering body
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