pachycaul

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English

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

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pachycaul (plural pachycauls)

  1. Any of several primitive tropical trees that have a thick stem and few or no branches.
    Antonym: leptocaul

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Adjective

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pachycaul (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to such plants; pachycaulous.
    Antonym: leptocaul

References

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  • OED Online (2005).
  • Gordon Rowley, Caudiciform and Pachycaul Succulents, →ISBN.