Calyx
noun
The outer part of a flower, usually shaped like a cup, that protects the inner parts, like petals.
The vibrant pink calyx of the rose protected its delicate petals.
noun
A part of the kidney where urine collects before it moves to the ureter.
The doctor explained that kidney stones can sometimes block the calyx, causing pain and urinary issues.
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Formal
Technical
noun
The part of certain animals' bodies where eggs are held or developed.
In many insects, the eggs are carried in the calyx until they are ready to be laid.
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Technical
noun
The outer part of a flower, usually shaped like a cup, that protects the inner parts, like petals.
The vibrant pink calyx of the rose protected its delicate petals.
noun
A part of the kidney where urine collects before it moves to the ureter.
The doctor explained that kidney stones can sometimes block the calyx, causing pain and urinary issues.
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The part of certain animals' bodies where eggs are held or developed.
In many insects, the eggs are carried in the calyx until they are ready to be laid.
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Botanical Term
Used in botany; may not be understood outside gardening or biology contexts.
Observing the calyx can help identify the plant species.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
Often used to create vivid descriptions in literature when discussing flowers.
Her dress was adorned with patterns mimicking the calyx of a blooming lily.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be a metaphor for protection or surrounding support, due to its protective role in flowers.
The family acted as a calyx, keeping the young artist safe from criticism.
Pro Tip 1/3Botanical Term
Used in botany; may not be understood outside gardening or biology contexts.
Observing the calyx can help identify the plant species.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
Often used to create vivid descriptions in literature when discussing flowers.
Her dress was adorned with patterns mimicking the calyx of a blooming lily.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be a metaphor for protection or surrounding support, due to its protective role in flowers.
The family acted as a calyx, keeping the young artist safe from criticism.
Pro Tip 1/3Botanical Term
Used in botany; may not be understood outside gardening or biology contexts.
Observing the calyx can help identify the plant species.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
Often used to create vivid descriptions in literature when discussing flowers.
Her dress was adorned with patterns mimicking the calyx of a blooming lily.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be a metaphor for protection or surrounding support, due to its protective role in flowers.
The family acted as a calyx, keeping the young artist safe from criticism.
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Tim Cope: On the Trail...
carries people into life in step through life and then they hope off into the afterlife there's two meters of snow up here in East the calyx type in winter you're gonna be stuck here till March but it's
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Tim Cope: On the Trail...
carries people into life in step through life and then they hope off into the afterlife there's two meters of snow up here in East the calyx type in winter you're gonna be stuck here till March but it's
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Quote examples
Cao Yu
Chinese Playwright
For a writer, published works are like fallen flowers, but the expected new work is like a calyx waiting to blossom.
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Cao Yu
Chinese Playwright
For a writer, published works are like fallen flowers, but the expected new work is like a calyx waiting to blossom.
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