Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
calice
Noun
/ˈkeɪlɪs/
Definition
A cup-like structure, often used in various contexts such as botany or anatomy.
Examples
- The calice of the flower supports the petals and reproductive organs.
- In anatomy, the calice can refer to certain cup-shaped structures in the kidneys.
- During the ceremony, the priest raised the calice filled with wine.
Meaning
Refers to a chalice or a cup, and can also denote specific parts of a flower or anatomical structures resembling a cup.
Synonyms
- chalice
- cup
- goblet
- vessel