Where does “calycifloral” come from?

calycifloral (English) comes from Latin calyx, from Ancient Greek κάλυξ, from Ancient Greek κύω, from Proto-Indo-European ḱewh₁- — to swell; to be strong.

calycifloral (English): Having the petals and stamens adnate to the...

Definitions

  1. Having the petals and stamens adnate to the...

Ancestry of “calycifloral”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1LatincalyxThe bud, cup, or calyx of a flower or nut; A...
2Ancient GreekκάλυξSome kind of woman's ornament; A covering of a...
3Ancient Greekκύωto conceive, become pregnant; to impregnate
4Proto-Indo-Europeanḱewh₁-to swell; to be strong
Every word from Proto-Indo-European ḱewh₁-Every word from Ancient Greek κύωEvery word from Ancient Greek κάλυξ