scyphus

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Definition of scyphus in English English dictionary

A cup-shaped stem or podetium in lichens

of Cladonia pyxidata, under Lichen

by poor folk

The cup of a narcissus, or a similar appendage to the corolla in other flowers

an ancient Greek drinking cup; two handles and footed base

Also called scypha

A kind of large drinking cup, used by Greeks and Romans, esp

Hyphenation

scy·phus