1. Plural of calix; the outer whorl of leaf-like structures (sepals) that enclose the petals of a flower.
Usage: Also spelled 'calyces' (more common plural in modern usage); Botanical term
2. Plural of calix; cup-shaped structures in the kidney that collect urine.
Usage: Also spelled 'calyces' (more common plural in modern usage); Anatomical term

Examples

• The calixes of the rose protect the delicate petals as the flower develops.
• In botany, the calixes are typically green and leaf-like in appearance.
• The kidney's calixes funnel urine into the ureter.
• Each flower has multiple calixes arranged in a protective ring.
• The calixes gradually fall away as the flower blooms fully.