rachises

Meanings

• noun

  The axis of elongation in a plant, especially in a grass or cereal grain, from which the leaves emerge.

  - "The rachis of a wheat plant supports the spikes where the grains develop."
  - "The botanist studied the anatomy of the rachis to understand plant growth."

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Variants

List of all variants of rachises that leads to same result
rachides , rachis , rachises

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Etymology

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From Greek rachis, stem or axis.

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Trivia

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1. The rachis of a grass plant is also known as the node.

2. In botany, the term 'rachis' is often used interchangeably with the term 'axis'.

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Related Concepts

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1. node: A point on a plant where a leaf or a bud grows, or a swelling on a stem or root.

2. axis: The central line or part of an organ or structure around which other parts are arranged or to which they are attached.

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How to Memorize "rachises"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, thin stem or axis, like the one supporting the leaves of a grass plant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rachis' with the concept of a stem or axis, supporting growth in plants.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'rachis' as 'A Stem Rich In Nourishment Supporting' (A.S.R.I.N.S.)

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