caulome

/kɔːləm/

Definitions

1. noun

A bud or swelling on a plant stem, especially one that will develop into a flower or fruit.

“The gardener carefully examined the stem, noticing a caulome that would soon bloom into a beautiful flower.”

Synonyms

  • bud
  • gall
  • swelling

Antonyms

  • deformation
  • wound