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stolon

|sto/lon|

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/ˈstoʊlən/

🇬🇧

/ˈstəʊlən/

horizontal plant branch

Etymology
Etymology Information

'stolon' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'stolo,' where 'stolo' meant 'a shoot or branch.'

Historical Evolution

'stolo' transformed into the French word 'stolon,' and eventually became the modern English word 'stolon' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a shoot or branch,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a horizontal branch from the base of a plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips or nodes.

Strawberries spread through stolons.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/02/07 12:47