Calycine

/ˈkælɪsaɪn/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or of the nature of a calyx; resembling or pertaining to flower sepals.

Etymology

From Latin 'calyx' with the adjectival suffix '-ine', meaning 'of or belonging to the calyx'.

Kelly Says

When something is 'calycine,' it's basically wearing a sepals costume—it has that protective cup-like structure even if it's not technically a flower!

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