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caulicle
/ ˈkɔːlɪkəl /
noun
- botany a small stalk or stem
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Word History and Origins
Origin of caulicle1
C17: from Latin cauliculus, from caulis stem
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Example Sentences
You can see the little stem, or caulicle in fat seeds like squash and melon, beans and pease.
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Split a squash seed, and between the two fat sides the caulicle lies cozily tucked, like a tiny tail or handle.
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The root of the Morning-Glory is primary; it is a direct downward growth from the tip of the caulicle.
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The caulicle can be proved by the manner of its growth to be of the nature of stem, not root.
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It will throw out roots and the pupil will readily understand that the caulicle does the same thing.
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