Definition of calyx in English:

calyx

(also calix)

nounPlural calyces, Plural calyxes ˈkalɪksˈkeɪlɪksˈkeɪlɪks

1Botany
The sepals of a flower, typically forming a whorl that encloses the petals and forms a protective layer around a flower in bud.
〔植〕花萼。比较COROLLA
Compare with corolla
Example sentencesExamples
- The flower has a tubular calyx with four ovate lobes and a corolla with four overlapping petals.
- He gave special attention to the pubescence of the leaves and of the calyces.
- Unlike with other bulb flowers, the calyxes of amaryllises do not open quickly, so consider this when using them in flower arrangements for certain occasions.
- The real attraction, though, is the dramatic calyxes that remain after the small flower petals fall.
- Similar to the color traits, plant prickles were also evaluated for individual organs including stem, leaf, and flower and fruit calyxes.
2Zoology
A cuplike cavity or structure.
〔动〕杯状结构，盏，盂，尤指
1. 2.1 A portion of the pelvis of a mammalian kidney.
  哺乳动物肾的肾盂部分
  Example sentencesExamples
  The major calyces unite to form the renal pelvis which is the expanded upper end of the ureter.
  The base and sides are surrounded by cortical tissue, and the apex protrudes into the renal calyces.
  You seem to be having a stone in the lower calyx of the right kidney.
  The renal pelvis, calyces, and renal vein were grossly uninvolved.
  In this case, the calyces are compressed by the markedly distended renal pelvis.
2. 2.2 The cavity in a calcareous coral skeleton that surrounds the polyp.
  （珊瑚虫外围的）珊瑚骨骸空穴
  Example sentencesExamples
  The polyp lived on top of a tabula in a depression in the top of the coral called the calyx.
  Synonyms
  space, chamber, hollow, hole, pocket, pouch
3. 2.3 The plated body of a crinoid, excluding the stalk and arms.
  萼（海百合的有鳞甲的部分，不包括肉柄和腕）
  Example sentencesExamples
  The characters that make this species distinct from the members of the C. sampsoni clade are primarily the thin-plated calyx and basal plates, which are higher than wide.
  Although very few crinoid calyxes were encountered in the samples, columnals were ubiquitous and provided the basis for identification of crinoid genera.
  In most extant crinoids, primarily the shallow-water ones, there are two body regions, the calyx and the rays.
  In unstalked crinoids, the cirri are located on the end of the calyx opposite the mouth, and are used by the animal to grasp the substratum.
  The pattern of proximal axes being more aborally inclined than are distal axes is similar to that in C axes of crinoid calyx plates.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin, from Greek kalux 'case of a bud, husk', related to kaluptein 'to hide'.

Definition of calyx in US English:

calyx

(also calix)

nounˈkāliksˈkeɪlɪks

1Botany
The sepals of a flower, typically forming a whorl that encloses the petals and forms a protective layer around a flower in bud.
〔植〕花萼。比较COROLLA
Compare with corolla
Example sentencesExamples
- The real attraction, though, is the dramatic calyxes that remain after the small flower petals fall.
- Similar to the color traits, plant prickles were also evaluated for individual organs including stem, leaf, and flower and fruit calyxes.
- Unlike with other bulb flowers, the calyxes of amaryllises do not open quickly, so consider this when using them in flower arrangements for certain occasions.
- He gave special attention to the pubescence of the leaves and of the calyces.
- The flower has a tubular calyx with four ovate lobes and a corolla with four overlapping petals.
2Zoology
A cuplike cavity or structure.
〔动〕杯状结构，盏，盂，尤指
1. 2.1 A portion of the pelvis of a mammalian kidney.
  哺乳动物肾的肾盂部分
  Example sentencesExamples
  The base and sides are surrounded by cortical tissue, and the apex protrudes into the renal calyces.
  The renal pelvis, calyces, and renal vein were grossly uninvolved.
  In this case, the calyces are compressed by the markedly distended renal pelvis.
  You seem to be having a stone in the lower calyx of the right kidney.
  The major calyces unite to form the renal pelvis which is the expanded upper end of the ureter.
2. 2.2 The cavity in a calcareous coral skeleton that surrounds the polyp.
  （珊瑚虫外围的）珊瑚骨骸空穴
  Example sentencesExamples
  The polyp lived on top of a tabula in a depression in the top of the coral called the calyx.
  Synonyms
  space, chamber, hollow, hole, pocket, pouch
3. 2.3 The plated body of a crinoid, excluding the stalk and arms.
  萼（海百合的有鳞甲的部分，不包括肉柄和腕）
  Example sentencesExamples
  Although very few crinoid calyxes were encountered in the samples, columnals were ubiquitous and provided the basis for identification of crinoid genera.
  The characters that make this species distinct from the members of the C. sampsoni clade are primarily the thin-plated calyx and basal plates, which are higher than wide.
  The pattern of proximal axes being more aborally inclined than are distal axes is similar to that in C axes of crinoid calyx plates.
  In most extant crinoids, primarily the shallow-water ones, there are two body regions, the calyx and the rays.
  In unstalked crinoids, the cirri are located on the end of the calyx opposite the mouth, and are used by the animal to grasp the substratum.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin, from Greek kalux ‘case of a bud, husk’, related to kaluptein ‘to hide’.

单词	calyx
释义	Definition of calyx in English: calyx (also calix) nounPlural calyces, Plural calyxes ˈkalɪksˈkeɪlɪksˈkeɪlɪks 1Botany The sepals of a flower, typically forming a whorl that encloses the petals and forms a protective layer around a flower in bud. 〔植〕花萼。比较COROLLA Compare with corolla Example sentencesExamples The flower has a tubular calyx with four ovate lobes and a corolla with four overlapping petals. He gave special attention to the pubescence of the leaves and of the calyces. Unlike with other bulb flowers, the calyxes of amaryllises do not open quickly, so consider this when using them in flower arrangements for certain occasions. The real attraction, though, is the dramatic calyxes that remain after the small flower petals fall. Similar to the color traits, plant prickles were also evaluated for individual organs including stem, leaf, and flower and fruit calyxes. 2Zoology A cuplike cavity or structure. 〔动〕杯状结构，盏，盂，尤指 2.1 A portion of the pelvis of a mammalian kidney. 哺乳动物肾的肾盂部分 Example sentencesExamples The major calyces unite to form the renal pelvis which is the expanded upper end of the ureter. The base and sides are surrounded by cortical tissue, and the apex protrudes into the renal calyces. You seem to be having a stone in the lower calyx of the right kidney. The renal pelvis, calyces, and renal vein were grossly uninvolved. In this case, the calyces are compressed by the markedly distended renal pelvis. 2.2 The cavity in a calcareous coral skeleton that surrounds the polyp. （珊瑚虫外围的）珊瑚骨骸空穴 Example sentencesExamples The polyp lived on top of a tabula in a depression in the top of the coral called the calyx. Synonyms space, chamber, hollow, hole, pocket, pouch 2.3 The plated body of a crinoid, excluding the stalk and arms. 萼（海百合的有鳞甲的部分，不包括肉柄和腕） Example sentencesExamples The characters that make this species distinct from the members of the C. sampsoni clade are primarily the thin-plated calyx and basal plates, which are higher than wide. Although very few crinoid calyxes were encountered in the samples, columnals were ubiquitous and provided the basis for identification of crinoid genera. In most extant crinoids, primarily the shallow-water ones, there are two body regions, the calyx and the rays. In unstalked crinoids, the cirri are located on the end of the calyx opposite the mouth, and are used by the animal to grasp the substratum. The pattern of proximal axes being more aborally inclined than are distal axes is similar to that in C axes of crinoid calyx plates. Origin Late 17th century: from Latin, from Greek kalux 'case of a bud, husk', related to kaluptein 'to hide'. Definition of calyx in US English: calyx (also calix) nounˈkāliksˈkeɪlɪks 1Botany The sepals of a flower, typically forming a whorl that encloses the petals and forms a protective layer around a flower in bud. 〔植〕花萼。比较COROLLA Compare with corolla Example sentencesExamples The real attraction, though, is the dramatic calyxes that remain after the small flower petals fall. Similar to the color traits, plant prickles were also evaluated for individual organs including stem, leaf, and flower and fruit calyxes. Unlike with other bulb flowers, the calyxes of amaryllises do not open quickly, so consider this when using them in flower arrangements for certain occasions. He gave special attention to the pubescence of the leaves and of the calyces. The flower has a tubular calyx with four ovate lobes and a corolla with four overlapping petals. 2Zoology A cuplike cavity or structure. 〔动〕杯状结构，盏，盂，尤指 2.1 A portion of the pelvis of a mammalian kidney. 哺乳动物肾的肾盂部分 Example sentencesExamples The base and sides are surrounded by cortical tissue, and the apex protrudes into the renal calyces. The renal pelvis, calyces, and renal vein were grossly uninvolved. In this case, the calyces are compressed by the markedly distended renal pelvis. You seem to be having a stone in the lower calyx of the right kidney. The major calyces unite to form the renal pelvis which is the expanded upper end of the ureter. 2.2 The cavity in a calcareous coral skeleton that surrounds the polyp. （珊瑚虫外围的）珊瑚骨骸空穴 Example sentencesExamples The polyp lived on top of a tabula in a depression in the top of the coral called the calyx. Synonyms space, chamber, hollow, hole, pocket, pouch 2.3 The plated body of a crinoid, excluding the stalk and arms. 萼（海百合的有鳞甲的部分，不包括肉柄和腕） Example sentencesExamples Although very few crinoid calyxes were encountered in the samples, columnals were ubiquitous and provided the basis for identification of crinoid genera. The characters that make this species distinct from the members of the C. sampsoni clade are primarily the thin-plated calyx and basal plates, which are higher than wide. The pattern of proximal axes being more aborally inclined than are distal axes is similar to that in C axes of crinoid calyx plates. In most extant crinoids, primarily the shallow-water ones, there are two body regions, the calyx and the rays. In unstalked crinoids, the cirri are located on the end of the calyx opposite the mouth, and are used by the animal to grasp the substratum. Origin Late 17th century: from Latin, from Greek kalux ‘case of a bud, husk’, related to kaluptein ‘to hide’.
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