What does CYLIX mean?

Cylix

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• A type of ancient Greek drinking cup with a shallow bowl and a stem.
• A cup-shaped cavity or depression in a bone or other structure.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsaɪlɪks/
• UK: /ˈsɪlɪks/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "cylix" comes from the Greek word "kýlix" meaning "drinking cup." It was used in ancient Greece as a vessel for drinking wine. The term "cylix" is now used in anatomy to describe a cup-shaped cavity or depression in a bone or other structure.

5. Synonyms:

• Drinking cup
• Goblet
• Chalice

6. Related Words:

• Cilia
• Cline
• Cling
• Clink
• Clips

7. Example Sentences:

• He purchased a beautiful ancient Greek cylix to add to his collection of antique pottery.
• The cylix in the skull is a cup-shaped cavity that houses the pituitary gland.