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calyx (kā`lĭks): see sepal sepal, a modified leaf, part of the outermost of the four groups of flower parts. The sepals of a flower are collectively called the calyx and act as a protective covering of the inner flower parts in the bud. Sepals are usually green, but in some flowers (e.g. ..... Click the link for more information. . calyx 1. the sepals of a flower collectively, forming the outer floral envelope that protects the developing flower bud 2. any cup-shaped cavity or structure, esp any of the divisions of the human kidney (renal calyx) that form the renal pelvis calyx [′kā‚liks] (botany) The outermost whorl of a flower; composed of sepals. (engineering) A steel tube that is a guide rod and is also used to catch cuttings from a drill rod. Also known as bucket; sludge barrel; sludge bucket. (invertebrate zoology) A cup-shaped structure to which the arms are attached in crinoids. (medicine) A cuplike structure. In the kidney, a collecting structure extending from the renal pelvis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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