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calyx

/kælɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does calyx mean?

noun

The outer part of a flower, typically green and leaf-like, that protects the petals and sepals. In botany, the calyx is the collective term for the sepals of a flower.

Example

"The calyx of the flower was a vibrant green and added to its overall beauty."

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