Definitions

1. verb

to decorate or ornament with calyxes, or to form a calyx or calyces

“The artist calycated the vase with intricate patterns.”

2. verb

in botany, to form a calyx or calyces

“The flower calycated as it grew into a blooming beauty.”

3. noun

in botany, a calyx or the process of forming a calyx

“The calycate of the flower is a delicate, intricate process.”