1. (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green
   "The calix of a tulip is often mistaken for petals due to its colourful appearance";
   - calyx
    
2. A bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
   "The priest raised the calix during the consecration";
   - chalice, goblet

Sounds like: calyx

Derived forms: calices

Type of: coil, cup, curl, curlicue, gyre, ringlet, roll, scroll, whorl

Part of: chlamys, floral envelope, perianth, perigone, perigonium

Encyclopedia: Calix