caulescent
[ kaw-les-uhnt ]
adjectiveBotany.
having an obvious stem rising above the ground.
Origin of caulescent
1Words Nearby caulescent
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The index references for "caulescent" and "Cauline" should probably be 38, rather than 36, but were not changed.
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British Dictionary definitions for caulescent
caulescent
/ (kɔːˈlɛsənt) /
adjective
having a stem clearly visible above the ground
Origin of caulescent
1C18: from Latin caulis stalk
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