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calix
ca·lix [ káyliks, kálliks ] (plural ca·li·ces [ káyli sz ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. cup: a chalice or cup
2. anatomy 
Same as  calyx (sense 2)

[Early 18th century. < Latin (see chalice)]
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