caudex

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Pronunciation

• (RP) enPR: kôʹdĕks, IPA: /ˈkɔːdɛks/,

Noun

caudex (plural caudices)

1. (botany) An enlargement of the stem, branch or root of a woody plant, usually serving to store water.

Related terms

• caudicle
• codex

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