calyculus

Nouns

(n) a group of bracts simulating a calyx as in a carnation or hibiscus calycle, epicalyx, false calyx,
(n) a small cup-shaped structure (as a taste bud or optic cup or cavity of a coral containing a polyp) caliculus, calycle,

Synonyms

calycle epicalyx false calyx caliculus

Words of close approximity

calycular