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Definition and Synonyms for 萼
| 1. | 萼 | 成長するつぼみを包み、それを支える花被の外側の植物胞または層をまとめて形成する花のがく片の輪生体 |
| Calyx | the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud | |
| Synonyms: | 萼 | |
| 2. | 萼 | カップの形の植物の器官 |
| Cup | cup-shaped plant organ | |
| Synonyms: | 萼 | |
| 3. | 萼 | 通常緑色 |
| Calyx | usually green | |
| Synonyms: | 萼 |
Meanings for each kanji in 萼
| » | 萼 | calyx; cup |
Categories 萼 is a member of
| 1. | 植物器官 | 植物または菌類の、機能的で構造的な構成単位 |
| Plant Organ | a functional and structural unit of a plant or fungus | |
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| 2. | 渦巻き | 一連の同心円（葉または花びらによって形成されるように）によって形成された丸い形 |
| Curl | a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) | |
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Sample Sentences for 萼
あのニュースを聞いた時にはがくぜんとした。
When I heard the news I was caught with my pants down.
彼は娘が万引きをしたと聞いてがくぜんとした。
He was shocked to hear that his daughter had shoplifted.
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