Associations to the word «Terete» - Word Associations Network

Noun

Cm
Stem
Thick
Wide
Mm
Diameter
Apex
Spine
Margin
Leave
Long
Branch
Leaf
Section
Upper
Base
Species
Are

Adjective

Cylindrical
Fleshy
Branched
Flattened
Erect
Triangular
Linear
Slender
Cross
Bearing
Smooth
Flat
Base
Brown
Green
Divided
Secondary
Long
Primary
Young
Small
Often

Verb

Bear
Grow

Adverb

Slightly
Usually
Very
Almost
Rather

Wiktionary

TERETE, adjective. Having a smooth circular cross-section; cylindrical.

Dictionary definition

TERETE, adjective. Especially of plant parts; cylindrical and tapering.

Wise words

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