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Derived Forms
- calycular, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of calycle1
C18: from Latin, diminutive of calyx
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Example Sentences
This protecting calycle is wanting round the heads of the Tubularians, though their stems are surrounded by a sheath.
From Project Gutenberg
Cal′ycled, having a calycle; Cal′ycoid, Calycoi′deous, like a calyx.
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