rhizome
noun/ˈraɪzoʊm/
Frequency rank: #19,376 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a horizontal underground stem that sends out roots and shoots from its nodes
Example sentence
Ginger spreads through the soil by growing a thick underground rhizome that branches out in all directions.
Synonyms & related words
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