A flower-shaped or funnel-shaped structure; specifically one of the branches or recesses of the pelvis of the kidney into which the orifices of the malpighian renal pyramids project. ... Synonym: calyx. ... Origin: L. Fr. G. Kalyx, the cup of a flower ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(ka´liks) pl. ca´lices calyx. renal calices the subdivisions of the renal pelvis that enclose the renal pyramids. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Calix is a Greek name for boys. The meaning is `Very handsome` The name Calix is most commonly given to American boys. It is short for: Callistus See also: Callisto Found on https://www.pregnology.com/names/boys/Calix