Definition of Calyculus

1. Noun. A group of bracts simulating a calyx as in a carnation or hibiscus.

Exact synonyms: Calycle, Epicalyx, False Calyx
Generic synonyms: Bract

2. Noun. A small cup-shaped structure (as a taste bud or optic cup or cavity of a coral containing a polyp).
Exact synonyms: Caliculus, Calycle
Specialized synonyms: Eyecup, Optic Cup
Generic synonyms: Anatomical Structure, Bodily Structure, Body Structure, Complex Body Part, Structure
Derivative terms: Calicular, Calycular

Definition of Calyculus

1. a small, cup-shaped structure [n -LI]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Calyculus

calycine
calycine
calycle
calycle
calycled
calycles
calycoid
Calycophyllum
Calycophyllum candidissimum
calycular
calyculate
calycule
calycules
calyculi
calyculin A
calyculus (current term)
calymmatobacterium
Calymmatobacterium
Calymmatobacterium granulomatis
Calypso
calypsoes
calypsonian
calypsonians
calypsos
Calypso bulbosa
calypter
calypters
calyptra
calyptra
calyptras

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