calycoideous

/kælɪˈkɔɪdiəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or having flowers like those of the calycanthus or similar plants; having sepals resembling the petals of flowers.

“The calycoideous flowers bloomed in the early spring.”

2. noun

A plant or flower having flowers like those of the calycanthus.

“The botanist studied the unique calycoideous species in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • calycanthous
  • calyxed

Antonyms

  • uncalycoideous