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rhizome

How to use rhizome in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for rhizome.

Editorial note

Right now there seems to be a rich rhizome growing but the big picture issues are hidden beneath the soil.

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Quick take

a horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a reproductive structure

Meaning at a glance

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noun

a horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a reproductive structure

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for rhizome.

noun

a horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a reproductive structure

Example sentences

1

Right now there seems to be a rich rhizome growing but the big picture issues are hidden beneath the soil.

2

I'm not rhizome but I'm pretty positive that the "stress free living" comment is sarcasm.

3

My mom's garden is shot through with horsetails, but it's really all one horsetail connected by a single, massive rhizome.

4

Just replying to what you said: rhizome 7 hours ago | link | parent | flag *something that the entirety of the federal and state governments rely upon?

5

I was being a little ridiculous but only because rhizome seemed to be implying that Google shouldn't have hiccups like this because they've been hiring intelligent people.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use rhizome in a sentence?

Right now there seems to be a rich rhizome growing but the big picture issues are hidden beneath the soil.

What does rhizome mean?

a horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a reproductive structure

What part of speech is rhizome?

rhizome is commonly used as noun.