calicle

American  

[kal-i-kuhl] / ˈkæl ɪ kəl /

noun

1. a cuplike depression or formation, as in corals.

2. Botany, Zoology. calyculus.

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calicle British  

/ ˈkælɪkəl, kəˈlɪkjʊlə /

noun

1. a variant spelling of calycle

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Other Word Forms

• calicular
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of calicle

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

Example Sentences

Cystiphyllidae.—Solitary corals with rudimentary septa, and the calicle filled with vesicular endotheca.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various

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

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various

E, Section through a dividing calicle of Mussa, showing the union of two septa in the plane of division and the origin of new septa at right angles to them.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various

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

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various

One or more pits or fossulae present in the calicle.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various