notopodium

/nɒtəˈpuːdiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The base of a tree trunk, especially a coniferous tree, from which the roots and branches diverge.

“The notopodium of the ancient tree was wide and sturdy, supporting a massive canopy.”

Synonyms

  • bole
  • trunk

Antonyms

  • apex
  • tip