caudex
noun/ˈkɔːdɛks/UK
Etymology
From Latin caudex (“tree trunk”, “tree stem”); compare codex.
Definitions
An enlargement of the stem, branch or root of a woody plant, usually serving to store…
An enlargement of the stem, branch or root of a woody plant, usually serving to store water.
The neighborhood
Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for caudex. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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