calyx (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 20
def (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
def usually green
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Hypernym coil, whorl, roll, curl, curlicue, ringlet, gyre, scroll
Part holonym perianth, chlamys, floral envelope, perigone, perigonium
Domain of synset - TOPIC botany, phytology
Derivationally related form calyx → calyceal
Part meronym sepal
Hyponym hull; pappus
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Pertainym (pertains to noun) calycinal → calyx
Pertainym (pertains to noun) calycine → calyx
Derivationally related form calyceal → calyx
Pertainym (pertains to noun) calyceal → calyx
Member of this domain - TOPIC botany, phytology
Part holonym sepal
Hypernym hull; pappus
Part meronym perianth, chlamys, floral envelope, perigone, perigonium
Hyponym coil, whorl, roll, curl, curlicue, ringlet, gyre, scroll

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