cladode

noun

clad·​ode ˈkla-ˌdōd How to pronounce cladode (audio)
cladodial adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin cladodium, from Greek klados "branch" — more at clad-

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cladode was in 1870

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Cite this Entry

“Cladode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cladode. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

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