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Rhizomatous

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rhi·zome  (rzm)
n.
A horizontal, usually underground stem that often sends out roots and shoots from its nodes. Also called rootstalk, rootstock.
[Greek rhizma, mass of roots, from rhizoun, to cause to take root, from rhiza, root; see wrd- in Indo-European roots.]
rhi·zoma·tous (-zm-ts, -zm-) adj.
rhi·zomic adj.
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rhizome
Solomon's seal rhizome
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Adj.1.rhizomatous - producing or possessing or resembling rhizomes
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