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amplexicaul
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amplexicaul, a. [L. amplexus, p. p. of amplecti to encircle, to embrace + caulis stem: cf. F. amplexicaule.].
Clasping or embracing a stem, as the base of some leaves. Gray. [1913 Webster]
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