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gyre vs calyx

calyx vs gyre

gyre and calyx both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gyre Yes No No No
calyx Yes No No No
As nouns, calyx is a hyponym of gyre; that is, calyx is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gyre:
  • gyre: a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
  • calyx: (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green
Other hyponyms of gyre include corolla, verticil.
gyre (noun) calyx (noun)
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green
Difference between gyre and calyx

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