calyxes — ca·lyx || keɪlɪks n. protective outer layer of leaves on a bud (Botany); cup like part of the kidneys (Medicine) … English contemporary dictionary
renal system — ▪ anatomy Introduction in humans (human body), organ system that includes the kidneys, where urine is produced, and the ureters, bladder, and urethra for the passage, storage, and voiding of urine. In many respects the human excretory, or… … Universalium
roselle — /roh zel /, n. a tropical plant, Hibiscus sabdariffa, of the mallow family, grown for its thick, red calyx and bracts, used in making jellies and as a substitute for cranberries. [1855 60; orig. uncert.] * * * ▪ plant also called rosella,… … Universalium
Roselle — /roh zel /, n. 1. a city in NE New Jersey. 20,641. 2. a town in NE Illinois. 16,948. * * * ▪ plant also called rosella, Jamaican sorrel, or java jute (Hibiscus sabdariffa), plant of the hibiscus, or mallow, family ( Malvaceae), and its… … Universalium
bells of Ireland — noun aromatic annual with a tall stems of small whitish flowers enclosed in a greatly enlarged saucer shaped or bell shaped calyx • Syn: ↑molucca balm, ↑Molucella laevis • Hypernyms: ↑herb, ↑herbaceous plant • Member Holonyms: ↑Molucella, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Calyces — Calyx Ca lyx (k[=a] l[i^]ks; 277), n.; pl. E. {Calyxes} (k[=a] l[i^]ks*[e^]z), L. {Calyces} (k[a^]l [i^]*s[=e]z). [L. calyx, ycis, fr. Gr. ka lyx husk, shell, calyx, from the root of kaly ptein to cover, conceal. Cf. {Chalice Helmet}.] 1. (Bot.)… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Calyx — Ca lyx (k[=a] l[i^]ks; 277), n.; pl. E. {Calyxes} (k[=a] l[i^]ks*[e^]z), L. {Calyces} (k[a^]l [i^]*s[=e]z). [L. calyx, ycis, fr. Gr. ka lyx husk, shell, calyx, from the root of kaly ptein to cover, conceal. Cf. {Chalice Helmet}.] 1. (Bot.) The… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Hibiscus Sabdariffa — Sorrel Sor rel, n. [F. surelle, fr. sur sour, fr. OHG. s?r sour. See {Sour}.] (Bot.) One of various plants having a sour juice; especially, a plant of the genus {Rumex}, as {Rumex Acetosa}, {Rumex Acetosella}, etc. [1913 Webster] {Mountain… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Hibiscus Sabdariffa — Roselle Ro*selle , n. (Bot.) a malvaceous plant ({Hibiscus Sabdariffa}) cultivated in the east and West Indies for its fleshy calyxes, which are used for making tarts and jelly and an acid drink. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Mountain sorrel — Sorrel Sor rel, n. [F. surelle, fr. sur sour, fr. OHG. s?r sour. See {Sour}.] (Bot.) One of various plants having a sour juice; especially, a plant of the genus {Rumex}, as {Rumex Acetosa}, {Rumex Acetosella}, etc. [1913 Webster] {Mountain… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
