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whorl vs calyx

calyx vs whorl

whorl and calyx both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whorl Yes No No No
calyx Yes No No No
As nouns, calyx is a hyponym of whorl; that is, calyx is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than whorl:
  • whorl: 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 whorl include corolla, verticil.
whorl (noun) calyx (noun)
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops (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
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 whorl and calyx

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