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corm

/kɔːm/ noun · British & US
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What does corm mean?

noun

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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