calyculus

Noun calyculus has 2 senses

• calyculus(n = noun.plant) calycle, epicalyx, false calyx - a group of bracts simulating a calyx as in a carnation or hibiscus;
is a kind of bract

• calyculus(n = noun.animal) caliculus, calycle - a small cup-shaped structure (as a taste bud or optic cup or cavity of a coral containing a polyp);
has particulars: eyecup, optic cup
is a kind of anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure
Derived forms adjective calicular₁, adjective calycular₁