Calyx
[ˈkeɪ.lɪks]Meaning
from greek kálux, husk or pod; the outer part of a flower bud
Background Story
Calyx comes from the Latin calyx, from the Ancient Greek κάλυξ (kálux), meaning "husk" or "pod", and is a doublet of chalice and kelch. It is recorded as a given name in English, in American use, as both a masculine and a feminine name.
Temperament
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