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chlamys

chla·mys

UK/ˈklamɪs/ US/ˈklæmɪs/ uncommon

noun

1.

collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils

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Origin

Borrowed from Ancient Greek χλᾰμῠ́ς (khlămŭ́s).

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