Definitions for rhizome

rhizome rhi·zome

Spelling: [rahy-zohm]
IPA: /ˈraɪ zoʊm/

Rhizome is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 21 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 110 anagrams from letters in rhizome (ehimorz).

Definitions for rhizome

noun

  1. a rootlike subterranean stem, commonly horizontal in position, that usually produces roots below and sends up shoots progressively from the upper surface.

Origin of rhizome

1835-45; New Latin rhizoma Greek rhízōma root, stem, noun of result from rhizoûn to fix firmly, take root, derivative of rhíza root1

Examples for rhizome

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Ingwer), the rhizome or underground stem of Zingiber officinale (nat.

Fibrous yellow rootlets are produced from the sides of the rhizome.

The root or rhizome of Potentilla Tormentilla, It is astringent and febrifuge, without being stimulant.

Oleum zingiberis, L. From the dried root (rhizome) of Zingiber officinale, or ginger of commerce.

rhizome short with membranous, orange or brown scales having a few bluntish teeth on each edge.

Scales of rhizome and stipes narrow, of firm texture and with thick-walled cells.

The rhizome, which is the officinal part, though yellow in the recent root, becomes of a dark yellowish-brown by age.

They are increased by division of the stem or rhizome, or by seeds.

Both leaves and flowers have been used in medicine, but the rhizome is the part most frequently used.

Word Value for rhizome
Scrable

21

Words with friends

21

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