Calyx and Shuck

Calyx noun - (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.

Shuck and calyx are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shuck" instead a noun "Calyx".

Shuck noun - Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds.

Calyx and shuck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Calyx" instead a noun "Shuck".

Nearby Words: shucked, shucking