rizom

Etymology
Perhaps related to "rhizome"?

Noun

 * 1)  A plume or ear, as of oats or corn.
 * 2) * 1659, Johann Amos Comenius, Joh. Amos Commenii Orbis sensualium pictus, , XVII, Corn:
 * [...] the Corns in the Husk. / Some, in stead of an Ear, have a rizom (or plume) conteining the Corns by bunches, as, Oats, [...]
 * [...] the Corns in the Husk. / Some, in stead of an Ear, have a rizom (or plume) conteining the Corns by bunches, as, Oats, [...]

Alternative forms

 * rizome

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) rhizome