What is another word for corm?

Pronunciation: [kˈɔːm] (IPA)

Corms are thickened underground stems that are found in many species of plants. These specialized structures enable plants to store food and water, and they are particularly important in environments where water is scarce or seasonal. There are several synonyms for the word "corm" including bulb, tuber, rhizome, and rootstock. Bulbs are similar to corms in that they are also underground storage structures, but they are composed of layers of fleshy leaves rather than stem tissue. Tuber refers to a swollen, underground stem that stores starches and other nutrients. Rhizomes are horizontal, underground stems that give rise to new shoots and roots. A rootstock is a woody plant structure that contains both roots and stem tissue and serves as a base for grafting.

Synonyms for Corm:

What are the hypernyms for Corm?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Corm?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for corm (as nouns)

What are the antonyms for Corm?

Usage examples for Corm

It may be in the form of bulb, corm, or rhizome.
"Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study"
Ontario Ministry of Education
The Ard-Ri, corm of the Hundred Battles, had taken his place on the raised dais which commanded the whole of that vast hall.
"Irish Fairy Tales"
James Stephens
Leaves: All from an egg-shaped corm; mostly longer than scapes, slender, grass-like, more or less hairy.
"Wild Flowers Worth Knowing"
Neltje Blanchan et al

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