Calyx
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The outermost whorl of a flower, composed of all the sepals. The calyx encloses and protects the developing flower bud. It may be fused (gamosepalous) or have separate sepals (polysepalous).
Etymology
From Latin calyx, from Greek kalyx, meaning "husk, shell, cup."
Example
“The persistent calyx of a strawberry remains attached to the fruit as it ripens.”