Calicle

Definition:

• (n.) 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.

Compare calicle with other words:

calicle vs. caulicle

caliche vs. calicle

calice vs. calicle

calicle vs. nematocalyx

calicle vs. depression

calicle vs. cup

calicle vs. tabula