calyx


Meanings

  • (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green
  • CALYX n pl. -LYXES or -LYCES the outer protective covering of a flower

Synonyms


Scrabble Score: 17

calyx is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

calyx is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

calyx is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 18

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