calices

[ kal-uh-seez ]
/ ˈkæl əˌsiz /

noun

plural of calix.

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

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British Dictionary definitions for calices (1 of 2)

calices
/ (ˈkælɪˌsiːz) /

noun

the plural of calix

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.