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For a writer, published works are like fallen flowers, but the expected new work is like a calyx waiting to blossom.
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Meaning of "calyx" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CALYX

From Latin, from Greek kalux shell, from kaluptein to cover, hide.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CALYX

calyx  [ˈkeɪlɪks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CALYX

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Calyx is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CALYX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Calyx

Calyx or Calyce, from the Latin calyx which itself comes from the Ancient Greek κάλυξ meaning "husk" or "pod", may refer to...

Definition of calyx in the English dictionary

The definition of calyx in the dictionary is any cup-shaped cavity or structure, esp any of the divisions of the human kidney that form the renal pelvis.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CALYX


anthelix
æntˈhiːlɪks
antihelix
ˌæntɪˈhiːlɪks
bollix
ˈbɒlɪks
bricks-and-clicks
ˌbrɪksəndˈklɪks
calix
ˈkeɪlɪks
cylix
ˈsaɪlɪks
epicalyx
ˌɛpɪˈkeɪlɪks
flicks
flɪks
flix
flɪks
helix
ˈhiːlɪks
horlicks
ˈhɔːlɪks
hydraulics
haɪˈdrɒlɪks
kylix
ˈkaɪlɪks
nectocalyx
ˌnɛktəʊˈkeɪlɪks
pompholyx
ˈpɒmfəlɪks
prolix
ˈprəʊlɪks
salix
ˈseɪlɪks
spondulicks
spɒnˈduːlɪks
spondulix
spɒnˈdjuːlɪks
superhelix
ˈsuːpərˌhiːlɪks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CALYX

calyceal
calyces
calyciform
calycinal
calycine
calycle
calycoid
calycoideous
calycular
calyculate
calycule
calyculus
Calydonian boar
calypso
calypsonian
calypter
calyptra
calyptrate
calyptrogen

WORDS THAT END LIKE CALYX

apteryx
archaeopteryx
bombyx
bostryx
Ceyx
chalcedonyx
coccyx
Nyx
onyx
oryx
pyx
sardonyx
Styx

Synonyms and antonyms of calyx in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «calyx» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CALYX

Find out the translation of calyx to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of calyx from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «calyx» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

花萼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cáliz
570 millions of speakers

English

calyx
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

calyx
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكأس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

чашечка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cálice
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বৃতি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

calice
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kelopak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kelch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

꽃받침
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Calyx
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đài hoa,
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புல்லிவட்டம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॅलिक्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kaliks
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

calice
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kielichem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

чашечка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

caliciu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κάλυκα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kelk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

blomfoder
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

calyx
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of calyx

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CALYX»

The term «calyx» is regularly used and occupies the 66.148 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CALYX» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about calyx

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QUOTES WITH «CALYX»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word calyx.
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Cao Yu
For a writer, published works are like fallen flowers, but the expected new work is like a calyx waiting to blossom.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CALYX»

Discover the use of calyx in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to calyx and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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KALIKA THE CALYX
Defined as the first and the best fantasy novel in the highly competitive language of Kerala - Malayalam - Kalika makes her debut in English to enthral.
B.M.C. Nayar (Schriftsteller.), 2011
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Calyx: 30 contemporary Australian poets
Anthology of contemporary Australian poetry. Poems explore the notions of identity, gender, the environment, and the postmodern political landscape. Contributors include Luke Davies, James Taylor, Alison Croggon and Noel Rowe.
Michael Brennan, Peter Minter, 2000
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A Manual of the Flowering Plants of California
inserted on the base of the calyx. Styles 3; stigmas minute, capitate. Achene triangular, except in a few species. Embryo straight, in the axis of scanty endosperm; cotyledons foliaceous. (Greek erion, wool, and gonu, knee or joint, the nodes ...
Willis Linn Jepson, 1975
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Calyx
SUBMISSION DEADLINES: CALYX Journal is open annually for submission of poetry and prose manuscripts from October 1 through December 31 (postmark dates). We accept art submissions and book reviews for the Journal all year. CALYX ...
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Petunia: Evolutionary, Developmental and Physiological Genetics
The calyx of most Petunia species is deeply lobed with linear or spatulate lobes, usually enlarged toward the apex. Calyx lobed to the middle appears only in flowers of P. altiplana T. Ando & Hashim. and coastal populations of P. integrifolia .
Tom Gerats, Judy Strommer, 2008
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A General System of Gardening and Botany: Containing a ...
Calyx girded by a 3-leaved involucel. Carpels, 2-3-seeded, verticillate, collected into a round head. 4 Modi ola. Calyx girded by a 3-leaved involucel. Carpels bicuspidate, 2-seeded, disposed in a whorl. 5 Kitaibe'lia. Calyx girded by a 7-9- cleft ...
George Don, 1831
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A Ferry Tale: Tale of the Calyx Isles
Geologists determined that the Calyx isles were created millions of years ago as a result of lava shooting out of the volcano that is center to the Calyx isles and named it the Pistil volcano. isles. The types of tours available are: During the Calyx ...
Bethany Anne Kuczin
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An Excursion Flora of Central Tamilnadu, India
Calyx 8- 10-toothed. Upper lip of corolla hooded 2 Calyx-teeth spinescem. Corolla orange 2 Calyx -teeth acute or acuminate. Corolla white Calyx 5-lobed. Upper lip of corolla straight or spreading 3 Calyx -lobes (sub)cqual, not 2-lipped 4 ...
K. M. Matthew, 1995
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Familiar Lectures on Botany: Including Practical and ...
Calyx none: coroUa 6-cleft, permanent: seed I, 3-sided. 12. 28 (rhubarb.) CLASS X. DECANDRIA. ORDER I. mONOGYNIA. A. Mowers polypetalous, irregular, ( mostly papilionaceous.) Cassia. Calyx 5-leaved : corolla 5-petalled : anthers 3, ...
Mrs. Lincoln Phelps, 1829
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Field Guide to Indiana Wildflowers
715 Sanicula odomta (Raf.l Pryer & Philippe [S. gregaria] — Apiaceae, Carrot Family —CLUSTERED BLACK-SNAKE ROOT, CLUSTERED SANICLE Perennial herb to L4 m; petals 5, much longer than the calyx, greenish yellow; calyx lobes ...
Kay Yatskievych, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CALYX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term calyx is used in the context of the following news items.
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Drug dealers allegedly caught using children to screen buyers
Strikeforce Calyx, which was one of the biggest rural drug operations in the state's history, saw 110 police officers close in on the network of ... «Yahoo7 News, Jul 15»
2
'Nappy' service for ice buyers
It comes after 30 arrests – many for dealing ice – were made in Wagga as part of last month's Operation Calyx, the largest drug bust operation ... «The Daily Advertiser, Jul 15»
3
TSG poaches m-hance boss to spearhead southern growth
Hayward (pictured) has been the managing director of Microsoft Dynamics Gold partner m-hance (formerly Calyx Software) since 2009. His role ... «CRN - UK, Jul 15»
4
Crowds line city streets for wedding of Lady Tamara Grosvenor and …
Calyx Picture Agency captured the highlights from Chester's 'royal wedding'. Wedding of Lady Tamara Grosvenor and Edward van Cutsem ... «ChesterChronicle.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
"In search of the perfect Asian eggplant variety, production system"
Deep purple or a lighter version, and do they prefer a dark/black or a light coloured calyx? From there we can start to select the right varieties." «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
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Marijuana Strain Review: OG 18 at Denver Relief
Breaking off a chunky calyx pushed out the skunky earthiness I've come to expect from the OG family, and some spicy diesel notes lingered ... «Westword, Jul 15»
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Your EDM Premiere: Denney - Low Frequency (Calyx & TeeBee …
Calyx & Teebee are huge names in the DnB scene, on the level of other duos like Ed Rush & Optical, Optiv & BTK, Matrix & Futurebound and ... «Your EDM, Jun 15»
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Software provider is TRID-ready now
Calyx Software, a mortgage solution provider for banks, credit unions, mortgage bankers, wholesale, correspondent lenders and brokers, ... «MPA News, Jun 15»
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Starlight Walk raises £50k for Prospect Hospice
... Walk raises £50k for Prospect Hospice. Some of those taking part in the Starlight Walk in aid of Prospect Hospice. Picture by Calyx Pictures. «Swindon Advertiser, Jun 15»
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Want to grow your own marijuana? Here is how to get started in …
The calyx swells, pistils change color and recede and the trichomes also change color and develop a mushroom-shaped appearance when the ... «OregonLive.com, Jun 15»

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