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caulescent

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɛsənt

1

adj

Meaning 1

having a well-developed stem above ground; with a trunk

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective

Meaning 2

(of plants) producing a well-developed stem above ground

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cauline, stemmed

Antonyms: acaulescent

History

Etymology

From caulis (“stem”) + -escent.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: łodygowy — having a well-developed stem