Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

calyx eye

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.45 in modern English

Syllables: ca-lyx -eye
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A kind of oval-shaped needle eye with a slot for inserting the thread.

Example Sentences

"I do not advise those with calyx eyes, but I select needles with good oval eyes. I should like to condemn those made with flat, expanded ends."

Inflected Forms

calyx eyes (plural)

Questions

What does calyx eye mean?: A kind of oval-shaped needle eye with a slot for inserting the thread.

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