caulicle

noun

cau·​li·​cle

ˈkȯlə̇kəl

plural -s

: a rudimentary stem

specifically : the stem of an embryo or young seedling

Word History

Etymology

Latin cauliculus, diminutive of caulis stem, stalk

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