calyx
/ˈkeɪlɪks/noun
उच्चारण केलिक्स
बाह्यदलपुंज, कैलिक्स
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noun
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[C] biology
the ring of small green leaves (called sepals) that protect a flower before it opens
बाह्यदलपुंज, कैलिक्स
- The calyx protects the flower bud.
- In some flowers the calyx stays on the fruit.
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General knowledge
The calyx is made of sepals, while the corolla is made of petals.
GK: Calyx sepals से बनता है, जबकि corolla petals से बनता है।