caudex
cau·dex
noun \ˈkȯ-ˌdeks\ plural cau·di·ces\ˈkȯ-də-ˌsēz\ or cau·dex·es
Definition of CAUDEX
1
: the stem of a palm or tree fern
2
: the woody base of a perennial plant
Origin of CAUDEX
Latin, tree trunk or stem
First Known Use: circa 1797
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