What does corm mean?
A corm is a short, thick, underground stem that serves as a storage organ in certain plants, such as gladiolus and crocus. It is a type of underground stem that allows the plant to survive during periods of drought or cold weather.
Example
"The gardener carefully dug around the corm to avoid damaging it."
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