calyxes

ca·lyx

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [key-liks, kal-iks]
- /ˈkeɪ lɪks, ˈkæl ɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [key-liks, kal-iks]
- /ˈkeɪ lɪks, ˈkæl ɪks/

Definitions of calyxes word

noun plural calyxes Botany. the outermost group of floral parts; the sepals. 1
noun plural calyxes Anatomy, Zoology. a cuplike part. 1
noun calyxes Plural form of calyx. 1
noun calyxes plural of calyx. 0

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Origin of calyxes

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 Calyxes

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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calyxes popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 59% 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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