haulm


haulm

noun \ˈhm\

Definition of HAULM

: the stems or tops of crop plants (as peas or potatoes) especially after the crop has been gathered

Origin of HAULM

Middle English halm, from Old English healm; akin to Old High German halm stem, Latin culmus stalk, Greek kalamos reed
First Known Use: before 12th century

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