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ringlet vs calyx

calyx vs ringlet

ringlet and calyx both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ringlet Yes No No No
calyx Yes No No No
As nouns, calyx is a hyponym of ringlet; that is, calyx is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ringlet:
  • ringlet: 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 ringlet include corolla, verticil.
ringlet (noun) calyx (noun)
any of various butterflies belonging to the family Satyridae (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
a little ring
lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
Difference between ringlet and calyx

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