calycle

/ kəˈlɪkjʊləs; ˈkælɪkəl; kəˈlɪkjʊlə /

noun

1. zoology a cup-shaped structure, as in the coral skeleton
2. botany another name for epicalyx

Derived Forms

• calycular, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of calycle¹

C18: from Latin, diminutive of calyx

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.

From Project Gutenberg