eyecup vs calyculus
calyculus vs eyecupeyecup and calyculus both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eyecup | Yes | No | No | No |
| calyculus | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
calyculus is a hypernym of
eyecup; that is, calyculus is a
word with a broader meaning than eyecup:
- eyecup: (embryology) a two-walled cuplike depression that develops into the pigmented and sensory layers of the retina
- calyculus: a small cup-shaped structure (as a taste bud or optic cup or cavity of a coral containing a polyp)
| eyecup (noun) | calyculus (noun) |
|---|---|
| (embryology) a two-walled cuplike depression that develops into the pigmented and sensory layers of the retina | a small cup-shaped structure (as a taste bud or optic cup or cavity of a coral containing a polyp) |
| a small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye; use to apply medicated or cleansing solution to the eyeball | a group of bracts simulating a calyx as in a carnation or hibiscus |
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