caulicle
/ (ˈkɔːlɪkəl) /
noun
botany a small stalk or stem
Origin of caulicle
1C17: from Latin cauliculus, from caulis stem
Words Nearby caulicle
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How to use caulicle in a sentence
You can see the little stem, or caulicle in fat seeds like squash and melon, beans and pease.
Harper's Round Table, August 20, 1895 | VariousSplit a squash seed, and between the two fat sides the caulicle lies cozily tucked, like a tiny tail or handle.
Harper's Round Table, August 20, 1895 | VariousThe root of the Morning-Glory is primary; it is a direct downward growth from the tip of the caulicle.
Outlines of Lessons in Botany, Part I; From Seed to Leaf | Jane H. NewellThe caulicle can be proved by the manner of its growth to be of the nature of stem, not root.
Outlines of Lessons in Botany, Part I; From Seed to Leaf | Jane H. NewellIt will throw out roots and the pupil will readily understand that the caulicle does the same thing.
Outlines of Lessons in Botany, Part I; From Seed to Leaf | Jane H. Newell
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