rhizoma

rɪˈzoʊmə

Definitions

1. noun

A mass of vegetable matter, especially roots or root-like structures, such as those of certain plants like ginger or turmeric, that grow underground and send out shoots or new plants.

“The rhizoma of the ginger plant was used to make a traditional medicine.”

Synonyms

  • rhizome
  • root

Antonyms

  • bloom
  • flower