Synonyms for calyx
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The outermost whorl of flower parts, comprising the sepals, which covers and protects the petals as they develop.
Forms
- Plural
- calyxes → flowers…
Example sentences
- flower Sami said that this flower is called a water lily.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| calyx | falling | |
| flower | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- flower2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (flower2 = 2 syllables).