rhizomatous

rhizomeSolomon's seal rhizome

rhi·zome

R0221800 (rī′zōm′)n. A horizontal, usually underground stem that often sends out roots and shoots from its nodes. Also called rootstock.

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[Greek rhizōma, mass of roots, from rhizoun, to cause to take root, from rhiza, root; see wrād- in Indo-European roots.]

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rhi·zom′a·tous (-zŏm′ə-təs, -zō′mə-) adj.rhi·zom′ic adj.

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Adj.

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rhizomatous - producing or possessing or resembling rhizomes