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Antonyms for rhizome

Grammar : Noun
Spell : rahy-zohm
Phonetic Transcription : ˈraɪ zoʊm

Definition of rhizome

Origin :
  • 1832, from Modern Latin rhizoma, from Greek rhizoma "mass of tree roots," from rhizoun "cause to strike root, root into the ground, plant," from rhiza "root," probably from PIE *wrad- "branch, root" (cf. Latin radix "root," Old Norse rot "root," Old English wyrt "plant, herb;" see radish).
  • As in root : noun base, core
Example sentences :
  • They are increased by division of the stem or rhizome, or by seeds.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Bulbs » by Samuel Arnott
  • The rhizome, which is the officinal part, though yellow in the recent root, becomes of a dark yellowish-brown by age.
  • Extract from : « Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I » by Arnold Cooley
  • Scales of rhizome and stipes narrow, of firm texture and with thick-walled cells.
  • Extract from : « The Fern Lover's Companion » by George Henry Tilton
  • Rhizome short with membranous, orange or brown scales having a few bluntish teeth on each edge.
  • Extract from : « The Fern Lover's Companion » by George Henry Tilton
  • Oleum zingiberis, L. From the dried root (rhizome) of Zingiber officinale, or ginger of commerce.
  • Extract from : « Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II » by Arnold Cooley
  • Both leaves and flowers have been used in medicine, but the rhizome is the part most frequently used.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 » by Various
  • Fibrous yellow rootlets are produced from the sides of the rhizome.
  • Extract from : « Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants » by A. R. (Arthur Robert) Harding
  • The root or rhizome of Potentilla Tormentilla, It is astringent and febrifuge, without being stimulant.
  • Extract from : « Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II » by Arnold Cooley
  • Ingwer), the rhizome or underground stem of Zingiber officinale (nat.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 » by Various
  • The rhizome contains an acid resin and volatile oil, starch and gum.
  • Extract from : « The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom » by P. L. Simmonds

Synonyms for rhizome

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