Meaning of the word corm in English

What does corm mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

corm

US /kɔːrm/
UK /kɔːm/

Noun

a short, vertical, swollen underground plant stem that serves as a storage organ used by some plants to survive winter or other adverse conditions such as summer drought and heat

Example:
Gladioli grow from corms, not bulbs.
The crocus plant stores energy in its underground corm.