calices
[ kal-uh-seez ]
/ ˈkæl əˌsiz /
noun
plural of calix.
Words nearby calices
calibrate,
calibre,
caliceal,
calicectasis,
calicectomy,
calices,
caliche,
calicle,
calico,
calico bass,
calico bug
Definition for calices (2 of 2)
calix
[ key-liks, kal-iks ]
/ ˈkeɪ lɪks, ˈkæl ɪks /
noun, plural cal·i·ces [kal-i-seez] /ˈkæl ɪˌsiz/.
cup.
Origin of calix
From Latin; see origin at
chalice
Example sentences from the Web for calices
British Dictionary definitions for calices (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for calices (2 of 2)
calix
/ (ˈkeɪlɪks, ˈkæ-) /
noun plural calices (ˈkælɪˌsiːz)
a cup; chalice
Word Origin for calix
C18: from Latin:
chalice
Medical definitions for calices
calix
n. pl. ca•li•ces
A flower-shaped or funnel-shaped structure.
Any of the branches or recesses of the pelvis of the kidney into which the orifices of the malpighian renal pyramids project.