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Calycine

Description:

Calycine is an adjective that pertains to or is related to the calyx, which is the outermost part of a flower composed of sepals. It can also refer to structures resembling a calyx.

Senses and Usages:

1. Pertaining to the calyx of a flower:

In botany, calycine describes something that is connected with or characteristic of the calyx of a flower.

Example sentence: The calycine sepals of the rosebud protect the delicate petals within.

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2. Resembling or having properties of a calyx:

If something is described as calycine, it means it resembles or possesses attributes of a calyx, even if it is not a flower.

Example sentence: The calycine-shaped fungus stood out amidst the array of mushrooms.

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3. Local Usage:

In certain local usage, calycine may refer to a specific regional term or slang that is unique to a particular area.

Example sentence: In some coastal regions, "calycine" is used colloquially to describe the feeling of seashells beneath your toes.

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