thecal

Meanings

• noun

  A thecal is a type of protective covering or sheath, often found in botany.

  - "The calyx and thecorolla are collectively known as the thecal in botany."
  - "The thecal of a flower protects the developing bud."

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Variants

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theca , thecae , thecal

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Etymology

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From the Greek word theke (θήκη), meaning 'a container' or 'a sheath'.

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Trivia

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1. Thecal is an important term in botany, used to describe the protective covering of a flower.

2. Thecal is derived from the Greek word theke, meaning 'container' or 'sheath'.

3. The calyx and corolla together form the thecal of a flower.

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Related Concepts

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1. calyx: The outermost whorl of sepals in a flower, forming a protective covering for the developing flower.

2. corolla: The inner whorl of petals in a flower, often colorful and attracting pollinators.

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Culture

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In botany, thecal is an important term used to describe various structures in plants, such as the calyx and the corolla, which form the protective covering of a flower.

How to Memorize "thecal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flower with its protective covering, the thecal, made up of the calyx and corolla.

2. associate
   

   - Associate thecal with the Greek word theke, meaning 'container' or 'sheath'.
   - Think of thecal as the protective covering for a flower.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Thecal: The Container for the Calyx and Corolla' to remember the meaning of thecal.

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