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calycled

calycled

9.9
Having an extra ring of small leaf-like parts under a flower's outer leaves
  • adjective
  • /ˈkeɪlɪkt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : caliculado
  • The flower is calycled, meaning it has an extra whorl of small sepals beneath the main calyx.

Examples

  • Some species in this genus are distinctly calycled and can be identified by their outer bracteoles.

  • The calycled flowers of this plant are quite unique.

  • A calycled structure can help protect the developing flower bud.

  • In botany, a calycled structure helps in protecting the flower.

  • A calycled structure can help protect the developing flower bud.

  • The flower is calycled, meaning it has an extra whorl of small sepals beneath the main calyx.

  • Some species in this genus are distinctly calycled and can be identified by their outer bracteoles.

Synonyms

calyculate
vscalycled
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is the plain descriptive adjective used in general botanical description

Surface Forms

calycled positive

Morphology

calycled = calyculus (opaque) = calyculus + ed

Formally derived from the noun 'calyculus' + '-ed', but the base is highly technical and unfamiliar to a typical B1 learner, so the meaning is not derivable for most learners.

Etymology

Calycled comes from calyx which means 'cup' and the little ending -culus which means 'small', so it literally means a small 'cup'. That's why a calycled flower has an extra small 'cup' or ring of leaf-like parts under the main calyx, protecting the flower bud.