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calyculus

ca·lyc·u·lus
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-lik-yuh-luh s]
    • /kəˈlɪk yə ləs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-lik-yuh-luh s]
    • /kəˈlɪk yə ləs/

Definitions of calyculus word

  • noun calyculus a small, cuplike part, as a taste bud, or a cuplike depression, as in a coral skeleton 3
  • noun plural calyculus Zoology.. Also, caliculus. a structure shaped like a cup. 1
  • noun plural calyculus Botany. a set of bracts resembling an outer calyx. 1
  • noun calyculus (zoology) any cup-shaped structure. 1
  • noun calyculus (botany) (Britain) A group of bracts resembling an outer calyx. 0

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Parts of speech for Calyculus

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calyculus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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