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Rhizome

Noun - Botany

A rhizome refers to a modified stem that grows horizontally beneath the ground, producing roots and shoots from its nodes.

Example sentence: The ginger plant spreads through underground rhizomes, creating new shoots and roots.

Noun - Linguistics

In Linguistics, a rhizome is used to describe a non-hierarchical, interconnected network of meanings and associations.

Example sentence: In postmodern literature, the author embraced the idea of a rhizome, creating a web of interconnected narratives.

Noun - Culinary

In the culinary world, a rhizome refers to an edible root-like structure found in certain plants, such as ginger and turmeric.

Example sentence: The recipe calls for fresh rhizomes of galangal to add a distinctive flavor to the soup.

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