caudex
Meaning
An enlargement of the stem, branch or root of a woody plant, usually serving to store water.
Synonyms
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkɔːdɛks/
Etymology
From Latin caudex (“tree trunk”, “tree stem”); compare codex.
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