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- [kal-uh-seez, key-luh-]
- /ˈkæl əˌsiz, ˈkeɪ lə-/
- /ˈkeɪ.lɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-uh-seez, key-luh-]
- /ˈkæl əˌsiz, ˈkeɪ lə-/
Definitions of calyces word
- abbreviation CALYCES calyx 3
- noun calyces a plural of calyx. 1
- noun plural calyces Botany. the outermost group of floral parts; the sepals. 1
- noun plural calyces Anatomy, Zoology. a cuplike part. 1
- noun calyces Plural form of calyx. 1
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Origin of calyces
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; < Latin < Greek kályx husk, covering, akin to kalýptein to veil, cover
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Parts of speech for Calyces
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calyces popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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