Caudex definition

Caudex

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noun

(1) Woody stem of palms and tree ferns

(2) Persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant

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Etymology

From ; cf. .

Noun

An enlargement of the stem, branch or root of a woody plant, usually serving to store water.

Noun

A tree trunk.
A book, writing; notebook, account book.
An idiot, blockhead.

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