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