caudex en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɔːdɛks/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- kôʹdĕks (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Latin caudex (“tree trunk”, “tree stem”); compare codex.
Meanings
- An enlargement of the stem, branch or root of a woody plant, usually serving to store water.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| caudexes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| caudices | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (2)
pl kaudeks (woody base of a perennial plant) · hu tőszár (woody base of a perennial plant)