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- [1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
calicle \cal"icle\, n. l. caliculus a small cup, dim. of
calicis, a cup. cf calycle. zool.
a one of the small cuplike cavities, often with elevated
borders, covering the surface of most corals. each is
formed by a polyp.
b one of the cuplike structures inclosing the zooids of
certain hydroids. see campanularian. written also
calycle. see calycle.
1913 webster
see also:
calycle campanularian calycle
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