caudex

Meanings

• noun

  A large, thick, woody stem or trunk of a plant, especially of a palm or other tropical tree.

  - "The explorers discovered a caudex used as a support by the native people."
  - "The caudex of the palm tree provided shelter for the birds."

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Variants

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caudex , caudexes , caudices

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Etymology

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From Latin caudex, meaning 'trunk' or 'stem'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known caudex in the world is that of a Baobab tree in South Africa, which measures over 32 feet in circumference.

2. In ancient Rome, the term 'caudex' was also used to refer to a type of wooden writing tablet.

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Related Concepts

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1. palm tree: A type of tree with a single stem or trunk, characterized by its large, feather-like leaves.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'caudex' is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to a source of knowledge or information, such as an ancient text or manuscript.

How to Memorize "caudex"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, thick trunk or stem of a tree to remember the meaning of 'caudex'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'caudex' with the image of a palm tree trunk to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Caudex is a tree trunk' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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