caudex

Noun

Meaning

The stem of a tree., esp. a stem without a branch, as of a palm or a tree fern; also, the perennial rootstock of an herbaceous plant.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

stock reed bole blood spire origin store axis stem descent lineage cane spear straw broth
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Antonyms

deathplace

Hypernyms

stem stalk

Related terms

codex caudicle

Derivatives

caudices caudexes

Anagrams

decaux

Examples

A deadlocked senate put the matter before the popular assembly, where it was decided to accept the Mamertines' request and Appius Claudius Caudex was appointed commander of a military expedition with orders to cross to Messana. Source: Internet

Two legions commanded by Appius Claudius Caudex disembarked at Messana, where the Mamertines had expelled the Carthaginian garrison commanded by Hanno (no relation to Hanno the Great ). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

caudatoside caudectomy Caudell caudices caudiciform caudicle