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rhizome

/ˈraɪzoʊm/ noun · British & US
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What does rhizome mean?

noun

A type of underground stem that produces new plants at its nodes, or a metaphorical term for a network of interconnected ideas or concepts.

Example

"The rhizome of the plant spread quickly through the garden, producing new shoots and flowers."

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