noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A group of bracts resembling a calyx
2. 2
   a group of bracts simulating a calyx as in a carnation or hibiscus wordnet

Synonyms

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false calyxbracteal envelopecalyclecalyculuscoronaflower

Antonyms

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true calyx

Etymology

From epi- + calyx.