internode

noun

in·​ter·​node ˈin-tər-ˌnōd How to pronounce internode (audio)
: an interval or part between two nodes (as of a stem)
internodal adjective

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Let the cutting dry for a couple of hours, and then apply a rooting hormone to the cut portion of the stem and along the internode to help speed up the rooting process. Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026 Keep an eye on the internodes, the sections of stems and branches between the leaves. Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin internodium, from inter- + nodus knot

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of internode was in 1657

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“Internode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internode. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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internode

noun
in·​ter·​node ˈint-ər-ˌnōd How to pronounce internode (audio)
: a part between two nodes (as of a plant stem)

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