amplexicaul

adjective

am·​plex·​i·​caul

amˈpleksəˌkȯl

of a leaf

: sessile with the base or with stipules surrounding the stem from which it arises compare perfoliate

Word History

Etymology

New Latin amplexicaulis, from Latin amplexus (past participle of amplecti to entwine, embrace) + -i- + caulis stem, cabbage

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined above

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