amplexicaul

American

[am-plek-si-kawl] / æmˈplɛk sɪˌkɔl /

adjective

Botany.

clasping the stem, as some leaves do at their base.

amplexicaul British

/ æmˈplɛksɪˌkɔːl /

adjective

(of some sessile leaves, stipules, etc) having an enlarged base that encircles the stem

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Etymology

Origin of amplexicaul

1750–60; < New Latin amplexicaulis, equivalent to Latin amplex ( us ) embrace ( see amplexus) + -i- -i- + caulis stem ( see cole)

Example Sentences

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The leaf-blade is linear, cordate and amplexicaul at base, acute, flat, flaccid, with scattered tubercle-based hairs on both the surfaces, 4 to 10 inches by 1/4 to 1/2 inch.

From A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses by Rangachari, K.

Leaves are amplexicaul and cordate at the base.

From A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses by Rangachari, K.

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