calyx

[ˈkeɪlɪks]

calyx Definition

• 1. the sepals of a flower, typically forming a whorl that encloses the petals and forms a protective layer around a flower bud before it opens
• 2. a cup-like cavity or structure, such as the renal calyx or calyces in the kidney

Using calyx: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "calyx" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The calyx of the flower was green and leaf-like.

• Example

  The renal calyx is a funnel-shaped chamber in the kidney.

• Example

  The calyx protects the delicate petals of the flower bud.

calyx Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for calyx

• chalice
• cup
• receptacle
• sepals

Phrases with calyx

• calyx tube

  the part of the calyx that is tubular in shape and surrounds the base of the corolla

  Example

  The calyx tube of the flower was long and narrow.

• calyx lobes

  the individual segments of the calyx that are separate from each other

  Example

  The calyx lobes of the flower were pointed and slightly curved.

• renal calyx

  a funnel-shaped chamber in the kidney that collects urine from the nephrons and funnels it into the renal pelvis

  Example

  The renal calyx is an important part of the urinary system.

Origins of calyx

from Latin 'calyx' meaning 'husk' or 'pod'

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Summary: calyx in Brief

'Calyx' [ˈkeɪlɪks] refers to the sepals of a flower that form a protective layer around the petals and the flower bud. It can also refer to a cup-like cavity or structure, such as the renal calyx in the kidney. Examples include 'The calyx of the flower was green and leaf-like.' and 'The renal calyx is a funnel-shaped chamber in the kidney.'