Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cormel
Noun
/ˈkɔr.məl/
Definition
A small corm, which is a type of underground storage organ in certain plants that is similar to a bulb.
Examples
- The gardener planted several cormels to propagate the flowering plants.
- After a season of growth, the cormels can be harvested for replanting.
Meaning
In botany, a cormel is a smaller version of a corm that can give rise to new plants. They serve as storage structures that store nutrients for the plant during inactive periods.
Synonyms
- Bulb
- Tuber
- Rhizome
