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caulis.

Each of the main stalks which support the volutes and helices of a Corinthian capital.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkɔːlɪs/UK
  1. Each of the main stalks which support the volutes and helices of a Corinthian capital.

  2. The stalk of a plant, especially a herbaceous stem in its natural state.

Where this word comes from

Learned borrowing from Latin caulis. Doublet of cole, gobi, and kale.

noun
  1. plural of cauli

    form-of · plural
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