calicle

[ kal-i-kuhl ]

noun

1. a cuplike depression or formation, as in corals.
2. Botany, Zoology. calyculus.

calicle

/ ˈkælɪkəl; kəˈlɪkjʊlə /

noun

1. a variant spelling of calycle

Derived Forms

• calicular, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of calicle¹

1840–50; < Latin caliculus small cup, equivalent to calic- (stem of calix; calix ) cup + -ulus -ule

Example Sentences

The whole system of dissepiments in any given calicle is often called endotheca.

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The septa, radial plates of calcite reaching from the periphery nearly or quite to the centre of the coral-cup or calicle.

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Tabulae are stout horizontal partitions traversing the centre of the calicle and dividing it into as many superimposed chambers.

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In this coral the calicle is divided into quadrants by four principal septa, the main septum, counter septum, and two alar septa.

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