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caulis

British

/ ˈkɔːlɪs /

noun

rare the main stem of a plant

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Etymology

Origin of caulis

C16: from Latin

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caulis

Having no stem or caulis, or only a very short one concealed in the ground.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

The generic term Colewort is derived from caulis, a stalk, and wourte, as applied to all kinds of herbs that "do serve for the potte."

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

Kohl, are all from Lat. caulis, cabbage; cf. cauliflower.

From The Romance of Words (4th ed.) by Weekley, Ernest

Because of its origin from caulis, the stalk of a herb.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 549 (Supplementary number) by Various

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