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Definition of caudex

caudex

/ˈkɔː.dɛks/
cau · dex
Plural:caudices
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Adjective:caudiciform
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caudex Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The thickened, often woody stem or trunk of a plant, typically occurring at or below ground level, which frequently serves as a water or nutrient storage organ in certain perennials and desert succulents.

Example

"The botanist carefully measured the massive, swollen caudex of the succulent to determine its approximate age."

2

The woody base of an otherwise herbaceous perennial plant, from which new leaves and stems arise each growing season.

Example

"During the freezing winter months, the delicate foliage dies back, but the hardy caudex remains alive beneath the soil surface."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'caudex', meaning 'trunk of a tree' or 'block of wood'. It shares the same Latin root as 'codex', which originally referred to wooden tablets used for writing.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Caudex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/caudex
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