English dictionary

cauline

/'k/O/l/I/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

(of plants) producing a well-developed stem above ground

adj.all

Synonyms caulescent stemmed

Antonyms acaulescent stemless

Source: WordNet 3.0
especially of leaves; growing on a stem especially on the upper part of a stem

adj.all

Examples
Cauline leaves.

Antonyms basal radical

Source: WordNet 3.0
Growing immediately on a caulis; of or pertaining to a caulis.

adjective

Source: webster1913