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Amplexicaul
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What's The Definition Of Amplexicaul?Synonyms | Synonyms for Amplexicaul: Related Terms | Find terms related to Amplexicaul: See Also | Amplexicaul In Webster's Dictionary \Am*plex"i*caul\, a. [L. amplexus, p. p. of amplecti
to encircle, to embrace + caulis stem: cf. F. amplexicaule.]
(Bot.)
Clasping or embracing a stem, as the base of some leaves.
--Gray.
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