calycle

English

Etymology

From Latin calyculus (“small flower bud, calyx”), diminutive of calyx. See calyx and compare calicle.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkælɪkəl/

Noun

calycle (plural calycles)

1. (archaic, botany) calyculus

Derived terms

• calycled

 

References

• “calycle”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Anagrams

• cecally