amplexicaulis

Latin
Ranunculus amplexicaulis

Etymology

New Latin; from amplexus (“clasped”) +‎ caulis (“stalk, stem”).

Pronunciation
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /ˈkau̯.lis/, [ˈkau̯.lɪs]

Adjective

caulis (neuter caule); third declension

  1. having a clasped stalk or stem

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
Nominative caulis caule caulēs caulia
Genitive caulis caulium
Dative caulī caulibus
Accusative caulem caule caulēs, caulīs caulia
Ablative caulī caulibus
Vocative caulis caule caulēs caulia

Usage notes
  • Used almost exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.
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