Definition of calyptra

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Calyptra (n.) A little hood or veil, resembling an extinguisher in form and position, covering each of the small flasklike capsules which contain the spores of mosses; also, any similar covering body..

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Jambolana :: "Jambolana (n.) A myrtaceous tree of the West Indies and tropical America (Calyptranthes Jambolana), with astringent bark, used for dyeing. It bears an edible fruit..
Calyptriform :: Calyptriform (a.) Having the form a calyptra, or extinguisher..
Mitriform :: Mitriform (a.) Having the form of a miter, or a peaked cap; as, a mitriform calyptra..
Veil :: Veil (n.) The calyptra of mosses.
Calyptra :: Calyptra (n.) A little hood or veil, resembling an extinguisher in form and position, covering each of the small flasklike capsules which contain the spores of mosses; also, any similar covering body..
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