Plural of calyx
irregular plural
The plural of calyx is calyces or calyxes.
Forms of calyx
| Singular | calyx /ˈkæ.lɪks/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | calyces /ˈkæ.lɪ.siːs/ calyxes |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of calyx
- noun The outermost whorl of flower parts, comprising the sepals, which covers and protects the petals as they develop.
- noun A chamber in the mammalian kidney through which urine passes.
- noun The crown containing the viscera of crinoids and similar echinoderms, entoprocts, and the polyps of some cnidarians.
Other irregular plurals
Questions about the plural of calyx
- What is the plural of calyx?
- The plural of calyx is calyces or calyxes.
- Which is correct, calyces or calyxes?
- Both are used. calyces is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is calyx countable?
- Calyx is a countable noun.
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