Where does “calyx” come from?
calyx (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek κάλυξ, from Ancient Greek κύω, from Proto-Indo-European ḱewh₁- — to swell; to be strong.
calyx (Latin): The bud, cup, or calyx of a flower or nut; A...
Definitions
- The bud, cup, or calyx of a flower or nut; A...
Ancestry of “calyx”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | κάλυξ | Some kind of woman's ornament; A covering of a... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κύω | to conceive, become pregnant; to impregnate |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱewh₁- | to swell; to be strong |
Words derived from “calyx”