caulis — meaning in English

English meaning

• stalk noun The stem of a plant, or a similar stem-like part.
• stem noun The main stalk of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, or fruit.

Senses

caulis is used for these senses in English:

• stem A slender supporting member of an individual part of a plant such as a flower or a leaf; also, by analogy, the shaft of a feather.

stalk — full definition

1. noun The stem of a plant, or a similar stem-like part.
2. verb To approach quietly and slowly so as not to be noticed, especially when hunting.
3. verb To follow or watch someone obsessively and repeatedly, often causing them fear or distress.

stem — full definition

1. noun The main stalk of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, or fruit.
2. noun A slender supporting part of an object, such as a wine glass or tobacco pipe.
3. noun The base form of a word to which endings are added.
4. verb To originate or arise from something.
5. verb To stop or hold back the flow or spread of something.

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