Lewis & Short

† 1. călyx, ycis, m., = κάλυξ [καλύπτω; hence, any covering, husk, hull, shell], the bud, cup, or calyx of a flower.

  1. I. Lit.: narcissi, Plin. 21, 5, 12, § 25. rosae, id. 21, 4, 10, § 14; 21, 18, 73, § 121: papaveris, id. 20, 18, 76, § 198: lilii, id. 21, 5, 11, § 23.
  2. II. Transf.
    1. A. The shell of fruits, Plin. 15, 23, 25, § 92; 15, 22, 24, § 86; 23, 4, 43, § 86.
      1. 2. An egg-shell, Plin. 28, 2, 4, § 19.
    2. B. The covering of shell-fish, etc., the shell, Plin. 9, 31, 51, § 100, 9, 56, 82, § 174; 32, 4, 14, § 39.
    3. C. A covering of wax around fruit to preserve it, Plin. 15, 17, 18, § 64.