calyx
noun
the outermost group of floral parts; the sepals.
calyxes
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pluralof calyx.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In addition to learning how to distinguish your calyxes from your corollas, Margelony provides an extensive list of Pacific Northwest public gardens with fuchsia collections.
From Seattle Times ● May 13, 2023
On the cultivar ‘Black and Blue’, the blooms emerge from striking black calyxes.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 2, 2022
Previously, I’d encountered hibiscus calyxes only in their dried state, but Joanne told me that’s part of why sorrel is so specific to Christmastime in Trinidad.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 3, 2022
When shopping for jamaica, look for purplish-pink whole calyxes that are dry, and yet still slightly supple.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2016
I harvested the fallen ones from the ground below and removed their green calyxes at the base of the petals.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
