pseudostem

English

Etymology

From pseudo- +‎ stem.

Pronunciation

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Noun

pseudostem (plural pseudostems)

  1. (botany) A false stem made of the rolled bases of leaves.
    The pseudostem of the banana can be several metres tall.
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