calyx - definition of calyx by The Free Dictionary
ca·lyx (kā′lĭks, kăl′ĭks) n. pl. ca·ly·ces (kā′lĭ-sēz′, kăl′ĭ-) also ca·lyx·es 1. The outermost part of a flower, consisting of the sepals. 2. Variant of calix. [Latin calyx, calyc-, from Greek kalux.] calyx (ˈkeɪlɪks; ˈkælɪks) n, pl calyxes or calyces (ˈ...