rachilla en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin rachilla, diminutive of rachis.
Meanings
- The part of a spikelet, in grasses and sedges, that bears the florets
- A rachis of secondary or higher order in leaves and ferns that are compound more than once.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rachillae | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| rachillas | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| rhachilla | alternative | lexicographic |