Amplexicaul

Am·plex·i·caul

Amplexicaul

a.

[L. amplexus, p. p. of amplecti to encircle, to embrace + caulis stem: cf. F. amplexicaule.]

Clasping or embracing a stem, as the base of some leaves. (Bot.)

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