filicauline

filicauline
\\|filə, |fīlə+\ adjective
Etymology: fili- + cauline
: having a filamentous stem

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filicauline, a.
(fɪlɪˈkɔːlaɪn)
[f. L. fīli-, fīlum thread caul-em stalk + -ine.]
Having a threadlike stem.
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  • filicauline — fili·cauline …   English syllables

  • fili- — combining form Etymology: Latin filum more at file : thread or threads : something resembling thread or threads filicauline filiferous …   Useful english dictionary

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