Definition

Relating to or characterized by the presence of corms, which are bulb-like storage organs found in some plants.

Example

The cormous plant thrives in wet soil and produces beautiful flowers in the spring.

Conversation

I just bought some new plants for my garden that are really cormous.

Oh, that's interesting! What kind did you get?

I got some beautiful flowers that produce corms every year.

That sounds great! I love plants that keep coming back.

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Root Explanation

The word 'cormous' is derived from 'corm' (from Latin 'cormus', meaning a bulb or tuber) and the suffix '-ous' (meaning full of or possessing). Therefore, 'cormous' describes something that is full of or characterized by corms, which are bulbous plant structures.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'corm' as a bulbous structure in plants, and remember that 'cormous' means full of corms.

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