| 单词 |
calycanthemy |
| 释义 |
calyˈcanthemy Bot. [f. Gr. καλυκ- calyx + ἄνθεµ-ον flower + -y.] The conversion, partial or complete, of sepals into the appearance of petals, as in the variety of primrose called Jack-in-the-box. Hence calyˈcanthemous a.
1880Gray Bot. Text-bk. 400 Calycanthemy, name of the monstrosity in which the calyx imitates an exterior corolla. |

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