"epicormic" meaning in All languages combined

See epicormic on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From epi- + corm + -ic. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|epi|corm|ic}} epi- + corm + -ic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} epicormic (not comparable)
  1. (botany) Of a sprout: growing from a dormant, adventitious bud on the trunk of a tree. Wikipedia link: Epicormic shoot Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Botany

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