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Definition of calyx
Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of calyx is as below...
Calyx (n.) A
cuplike
division
of the
pelvis
of the
kidney,
which
surrounds
one or more of the renal
papillae..
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Pentachenium
::
Pentachenium
(n.) A dry fruit
composed
of five
carpels,
which are
covered
by an
epigynous
calyx and
separate
at
maturity..
Insertion
::
Insertion
(n.) The
condition
or mode of being
inserted
or
attached;
as, the
insertion
of
stamens
in a
calyx..
Perianth
::
Perianth
(n.) The
leaves
of a
flower
generally,
especially
when the calyx and
corolla
are not
readily
distinguished..
Cynarrhodium
::
Cynarrhodium
(n.) A fruit like that of the rose,
consisting
of a cup
formed
of the calyx tube and
receptacle,
and
containing
achenes..
Pink
::
Pink (v. t.) A name given to
several
plants
of the
caryophyllaceous
genus
Dianthus,
and to their
flowers,
which are
sometimes
very
fragrant
and often
double
in
cultivated
varieties.
The
species
are
mostly
perennial
herbs,
with
opposite
linear
leaves,
and
handsome
five-petaled
flowers
with a
tubular
calyx..
Achlamydeous
::
Achlamydeous
(a.)
Naked;
having
no
floral
envelope,
neither
calyx nor
corolla..
Caryophyllaceous
::
Caryophyllaceous
(a.)
Having
corollas
of five
petals
with long claws
inclosed
in a
tubular,
calyx,
as the pink.
Carinated
::
Carinated
(a.)
Shaped
like the keel or prow of a ship;
having
a
carina
or keel; as, a
carinate
calyx or leaf; a
carinate
sternum
(of a
bird)..
Lacinia
::
Lacinia
(n.) A
narrow,
slender
portion
of the edge of a
monophyllous
calyx,
or of any
irregularly
incised
leaf..
Polyphyllous
::
Polyphyllous
(a.)
Many-leaved;
as, a
polyphyllous
calyx or
perianth..
Adherent
::
Adherent
(a.)
Congenitally
united
with an organ of
another
kind, as calyx with
ovary,
or
stamens
with
petals..
Quincuncial
::
Quincuncial
()
Having
the
leaves
of a
pentamerous
calyx or
corolla
so
imbricated
that two are
exterior,
two are
interior,
and the other has one edge
exterior
and one
interior;
as,
quincuncial
aestivation..
Larkspur
::
Larkspur
(n.) A genus of
ranunculaceous
plants
(Delphinium),
having
showy
flowers,
and a
spurred
calyx.
They are
natives
of the North
Temperate
zone. The
commonest
larkspur
of the
gardens
is D.
Consolida.
The
flower
of the bee
larkspur
(D.
elatum)
has two
petals
bearded
with
yellow
hairs,
and looks not
unlike
a bee..
Nematocalyx
::
Nematocalyx
(n.) One of a
peculiar
kind of cups, or
calicles,
found upon
hydroids
of the
family
Plumularidae.
They
contain
nematocysts.
See
Plumularia..
Chaliced
::
Chaliced
(a.)
Having
a calyx or cup;
cup-shaped.
Tubular
::
Tubular
(a.)
Having
the form of a tube, or pipe;
consisting
of a pipe;
fistular;
as, a
tubular
snout;
a
tubular
calyx.
Also,
containing,
or
provided
with,
tubes..
Hermaphrodite
::
Hermaphrodite
(n.) An
individual
which has the
attributes
of both male and
female,
or which
unites
in
itself
the two
sexes;
an
animal
or plant
having
the parts of
generation
of both
sexes,
as when a
flower
contains
both the
stamens
and
pistil
within
the same
calyx,
or on the same
receptacle.
In some cases
reproduction
may take place
without
the union of the
distinct
individuals.
In the
animal
kingdom
true
hermaphrodites
are found only among the
invertebrates.
See
Illust.
in
Appendix,
under Helmi
Antisepalous
::
Antisepalous
(a.)
Standing
before
a
sepal,
or calyx
leaf..
Diphyllous
::
Diphyllous
(a.)
Having
two
leaves,
as a
calyx,
etc..
Calyxes
::
Calyxes
(pl. ) of Caly.
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