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1. the main stem of a herbaceous plant 2. any of various subsidiary plant stems, such as a leafstalk (petiole) or flower stalk (peduncle) 3. a slender supporting structure in animals such as crinoids and certain protozoans, coelenterates, and barnacles stalk2 the act of stalking cauliculus, caulicole Any one of the ornamental stalks rising between the leaves of a Corinthian or Composite capital, from which the volutes spring. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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