Noun: calyculus ku'li-kyu-lus
- A group of bracts simulating a calyx as in a carnation or hibiscus
"The calyculus of the hibiscus flower adds to its ornamental appeal";
- epicalyx, false calyx, calycle, calicle
- A small cup-shaped structure (as a taste bud or optic cup or cavity of a coral containing a polyp)
"The calyculus of the coral polyp provides protection and support";
- caliculus, calycle, calicle
Type of: anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, bract, complex body part, structure
Encyclopedia: Calyculus