calycularadj.
/kəˈlɪkjʊlə/ Botany.
Relating to or composing a calycle (in its various senses).
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the world > plants > part of plant > reproductive part(s) > flower or part containing reproductive organs > [adjective] > having or relating to parts > of or having calyx > of or having a calycle
calicular1658
calycular1658
calyculated1691
calycled1785
calyculate1880
1658 Sir T. Browne Garden of Cyrus iii, in Hydriotaphia: Urne-buriall 128 Even the Autumnal budds, which awaite the returne of the sun, doe after the winter solstice multiply their calicular leaves.
1707 H. Sloane Voy. Islands I. 259 The calycular leaves are purple.
1866 J. Lindley & T. Moore Treasury Bot. Calicular, a term of æstivation, when the outer bracts of an involucre are much shorter than the inner.
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