pachycaul

English

Etymology

From pachy- (“thick”) +‎ Ancient Greek καυλός (kaulós, “stem”).

Pronunciation

Noun

pachycaul (plural pachycauls)

  1. Any of several primitive tropical trees that have a thick stem and few or no branches.
    Antonym: leptocaul

Derived terms

Adjective

pachycaul (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to such plants; pachycaulous.
    Antonym: leptocaul

References

  • OED Online (2005).
  • Gordon Rowley, Caudiciform and Pachycaul Succulents, →ISBN.
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