rhizocarpous

rhi·zo·car·pous

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Definitions of rhizocarpous word

adjective rhizocarpous having the root perennial but the stem annual, as perennial herbs. 1
adjective rhizocarpous (of plants) producing subterranean flowers and fruit 0
adjective rhizocarpous (of perennial plants) having roots that persist throughout the year but stems and leaves that wither at the end of the growing season 0
adjective rhizocarpous having perennial roots but annual stems and leaves 0

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35; rhizo- + -carpous

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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