calycle noun. ['kalɪk(ǝ)l, 'keɪ-] Also in Latin form calyculus [kǝ'lɪkjʊlǝs], pl. -li [-lʌɪ, -li:]. M18.
[Latin calyculus dim. of CALYX, -yc-: see -CLE.]
Botany. A small calyx or calycine structure, esp. of bracts.

■ calycled adjective = calyculated L18.

■ calycular [kǝ'lɪkjʊlǝ] adjective of or pertaining to a calycle, calycine M17.

■ calyculate [kǝ'lɪkjʊlǝt] adjective = calyculated M19.

■ calyculated [kǝ'lɪkjʊleɪtɪd] adjective enclosed in or furnished with a calycle L17.

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