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cauline

/kaw-lin, -lahyn/US // ˈkɔ lɪn, -laɪn //UK // (ˈkɔːlɪn, -laɪn) //

大理石

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    Botany.

    • : of or relating to a stem, especially pertaining to or arising from the upper part of a stem.

Examples

  • After a time the Soldain asked the lady in marriage, but sir Cauline challenged his rival and slew him.

  • When the king knew of their loves he banished sir Cauline from the kingdom.

  • When it was discovered that the knight was sir Cauline, the lady "fette a sighe, that burst her gentle hearte in twayne."

  • The cauline leaves are stalked and diverge widely, which habit gives its name to the plant.

  • Terrestrial, with scale-like cauline leaves and regular perfect triandrous flowers.