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- [rahy-zohm]
- /ˈraɪ zoʊm/
- /ˈraɪ.zəʊm/
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- [rahy-zohm]
- /ˈraɪ zoʊm/
Definitions of rhizome word
- noun rhizome a rootlike subterranean stem, commonly horizontal in position, that usually produces roots below and sends up shoots progressively from the upper surface. 1
- noun rhizome type of plant root 1
- countable noun rhizome Rhizomes are the horizontal stems from which some plants, such as irises, grow. Rhizomes are found on or just under the surface of the earth. 0
- noun rhizome a thick horizontal underground stem of plants such as the mint and iris whose buds develop new roots and shoots 0
- noun rhizome a creeping stem lying, usually horizontally, at or under the surface of the soil and differing from a root in having scale leaves, bearing leaves or aerial shoots near its tips, and producing roots from its undersurface 0
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Origin of rhizome
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < New Latin rhizoma < Greek rhízōma root, stem, noun of result from rhizoûn to fix firmly, take root, derivative of rhíza root1
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Parts of speech for Rhizome
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rhizome popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
rhizome usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rhizome
noun rhizome
- mainspring — the principal spring in a mechanism, as in a watch.
- corm — an organ of vegetative reproduction in plants such as the crocus, consisting of a globular stem base swollen with food and surrounded by papery scale leaves
- quick — done, proceeding, or occurring with promptness or rapidity, as an action, process, etc.; prompt; immediate: a quick response.
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