pachycaul

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several primitive tropical trees that have a thick stem and few or no branches.
adj
  1. Of or relating to such plants; pachycaulous.

Pronunciation

/ˈpækɪkɔl/ /ˈpækɪkɔːl/

Word forms

pachycaul pachycauls

Etymology

From pachy- (“thick”) + Ancient Greek καυλός (kaulós, “stem”).

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