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 calyptra calyptra /kəˈlɪptrə/

noun

  1. The hood or cap covering the calyx of certain plants: e.g., the California poppy  ( calyptra )
    the hood or cap covering the calyx of certain plants: e.g., the California poppy
     The California poppy, among other plants, has a distinct calyptra that protects its calyx.
    The California poppy, among other plants, has a distinct calyptra that protects its calyx.


 Josef von Sternberg Josef von Sternberg /ˈjoʊzɛf vɒn ˈstɝːnbɝːg/

noun

  1. United States film maker (born in Austria) whose films made Marlene Dietrich an international star (1894-1969)  ( Josef von Sternberg , von Sternberg )
    United States film maker (born in Austria) whose films made Marlene Dietrich an international star (1894-1969)


 statute book statute book /ˈstætʃuːt bʊk/

noun

  1. (law) a record of the whole body of legislation in a given jurisdiction  ( statute book )
    (law) a record of the whole body of legislation in a given jurisdiction
     The lawyer referenced the statute book to verify the legality of the contract's clauses.
    The lawyer referenced the statute book to verify the legality of the contract's clauses.


 plastid plastid /ˈplæstɪd/

noun

  1. Any of various small particles in the cytoplasm of the cells of plants and some animals containing pigments, starch, oil or protein  ( plastid )
    any of various small particles in the cytoplasm of the cells of plants and some animals containing pigments, starch, oil or protein