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calyptra

/kəˈlɪp.trə/

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noun

/kəˈlɪp.trə/C2formalscientific
  • ruБотанический термин, обозначающий капюшон или колпачок, покрывающий чашечку некоторых растений, например калифорнийского мака.

A botanical term referring to the hood or cap that covers the calyx of certain plants, such as the California poppy.

  1. Plant hood or capC2formalscientific

    A protective hood or cap-like structure covering the calyx or developing flower bud in certain plants, such as the California poppy.

    ruКалиптра

    • The calyptra of the California poppy falls off as the flower opens.
    • Botanists study the calyptra to understand flower development.
    • The delicate calyptra protects the bud before it blooms.

    Synonymscaphoodoperculum

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  • calyptrae's possessive plural form
  • calyptra's possessive singular form