calix (plural calixes or calices)
Dated form of calyx.
Calix (plural Calixes)
A surname.
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Calix is the 14076th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 2137 individuals. Calix is most common among Hispanic/Latino (88.77%) individuals.
Source: Wiktionary
Ca"lix, n. Etym: [L.]
Definition: A cup. See Calyx.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
