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caudex

/ˈkɔːdɛks/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.40 in modern English

Syllables
caudex
IPA
/ˈkɔːdɛks/
16
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An enlargement of the stem, branch or root of a woody plant, usually serving to store water.

Etymology

From Latin caudex (“tree trunk”, “tree stem”); compare codex.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈkɔːdɛks/

Inflected Forms

caudices (plural) caudexes (plural)

Derived Forms

caudical caudiciform

Frequently Paired Words

caudicle codex

Synonyms

stock

Questions

How do you pronounce caudex?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɔːdɛks/.
What does caudex mean?
An enlargement of the stem, branch or root of a woody plant, usually serving to store water.
Where does caudex come from?
From Latin caudex (“tree trunk”, “tree stem”); compare codex.

How to pronounce caudex

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