calycular

9.9

Having a cup shape or a ring of tiny leaves under a flower

adjective
/ˈkælɪkjələr/

Specialized

: calicular

The botanist noted the calycular bracts at the base of the flower.

Examples

Some species have a calycular structure that resembles a whorl of tiny leaves.
Under the microscope, the tissue appeared distinctly calycular in form.
The calycular structure of the flower is quite unique.
In botany, a calycular formation can enhance the flower's appearance.
Some species have a calycular structure that resembles a whorl of tiny leaves.
The botanist noted the calycular bracts at the base of the flower.
In botany, a calycular formation can enhance the flower's appearance.

Synonyms

calicular

vscalycular

Specialized

9.9

A small cup-shaped part of a plant or animal

is about resembling a cup or leaf whorl rather than only cup shape

calyculate

vscalycular

Specialized

9.9

Having a ring of small leaf-like parts under the flower's outer green part that holds the petals

is used for resemblance or relation rather than showing actual possession

calycled

vscalycular

Specialized

9.9

Having an extra ring of small leaf-like parts under a flower's outer leaves

is a broader term that also applies beyond strictly plant parts and forms

Surface Forms

calycular positive

Morphology

calycular = calyculus (opaque) = calyculus + ar

Formed from the specialized technical noun 'calyculus' plus an adjectival suffix; the base is highly specialized and not known to average learners, so the meaning is not readily derivable.

Etymology

The word calycular comes from the Greek word kalyx and the Latin calyx, which mean 'cup' or 'husk'. So a calycular structure is 'cup-like' or like a ring of small leaves under a flower.