What does CORMS mean?

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Noun

Definitions

1. Bulb-like structures that grow underground and serve as a storage organ for plants, such as taro, yams, and gladiolus.
2. Short for "cormorants," a type of seabird.

Pronunciations

• US: /kɔrms/
• UK: /kɔːmz/

Origin and Usage

The word "corms" is derived from the Greek word "kormos," which means "trunk" or "tree stump." It has been in use since the 16th century to refer to the underground storage structures of certain plants. Corms are commonly used as a food source in many cultures and are also used in horticulture for propagation.

Synonyms

Bulbs, tubers, rhizomes

Related Words

Bulbs, roots, tuber

Example Sentences

1. She harvested the corms of the taro plant to make a traditional Hawaiian dish.
2. The corms of the gladiolus plant were planted in the garden to produce beautiful flowers.
3. The corms of the cormorants were studied to determine their migration patterns.