cauline

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective (of plants) producing a well-developed stem above ground
  2. adjective especially of leaves; growing on a stem especially on the upper part of a stem

Etymology

From caulis + -ine.

Synonyms

caulescent, stemmed

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