Epicalyx

noun

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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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calyclecalyculuscoronafalse calyxflowerpetal

Etymology

From epi- + calyx.

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