n. (Bot.) A short caulis or stem, esp. the rudimentary stem seen in the embryo of a seed; -- otherwise called a
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n. [ F. choufleur, modified by E. Cole. L. caulis, and by E. flower; F. chou cabbage is fr. L. caulis stalk, cabbage, and fleur flower is fr. L. flos flower. See Cole, and Flower. ]
a. [ L. caulis + -form. ] (Bot.) Having the form of a caulis. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Bot.) Growing immediately on a caulis; of or pertaining to a caulis. [ 1913 Webster ]
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