Calyx and Whorl

Calyx

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.
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Synonyms for Calyx

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

Whorl

Whorl noun - A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals).
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Synonyms for Whorl

Calyx and whorl are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Calyx" with "Whorl", this nouns are similar.
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