Word: calyxes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ca
ly
xes
Definition: Plural of calyx; 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
Morphemes:
Affix: calyx
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The outermost whorl of flower parts, comprising the sepals, which covers and protects the petals as they develop.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κάλυξ
Language: grc
Decoded: kalux
Meaning: case of a bud, husk
Affix: -es
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the regular plural of nouns