hortorium

/hɔˈrtɔːriəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant or part of a plant that grows on or near the surface of the ground, such as a tuber or corm.

“The hortorium of the iris plant contains the buds of next year’s flowers.”

Synonyms

  • bulb
  • corm
  • tuber

Antonyms

  • fruit
  • seed