[pækiˈɒtəs]

Definitions

1. adjective

having a thick or fleshy root; pachyotous plants often grow in dry environments.

“The pachyotous plants adapted to the arid climate by developing extensive underground storage organs.”

2. noun

a plant of the genus Uresitailinea, having a thick root.

“The pachyotous plant was a crucial source of food for the desert animals.”