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 

calycle \cal"ycle\, n. l.calyculus small flower bud, calyx,
   dim. of calyx. see calyx, and cf. calicle. bot.
   a row of small bracts, at the base of the calyx, on the
   outside.
   1913 webster
see also:
calyx calicle 

calycle
     n 1: a group of bracts simulating a calyx as in a carnation or
          hibiscus syn: epicalyx, false calyx, calyculus
     2: a small cup-shaped structure as a taste bud or optic cup or
        cavity of a coral containing a polyp syn: calyculus, caliculus
see also:
epicalyx false calyx calyculus caliculus