sobole
- noun
- Archaic
- Look at that new sobole sprouting up!
Examples
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The botanist studied the sobole to understand how the plant reproduced vegetatively.
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Gardeners often remove each sobole to encourage the main stem to grow stronger.
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A sobole appeared at the foot of the ancient oak after the spring rains.
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The sobole is crucial for the plant's regeneration.
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The gardener noticed a new sobole sprouting from the base of the plant, signaling healthy growth.
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After trimming the old stems, several soboles emerged, promising a fuller flower display next season.
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Each spring, the soboles from the perennial plants formed new branches that bloomed beautifully.
Synonyms
A young shoot on a plant that grows from a seed
A new branch or stem that grows from a plant
A shoot that grows from the base of a grass plant and can become a new plant
New shoots that grow from a plant's base
A new shoot that grows after a plant is cut or damaged
A new branch that grows from the main stem of a plant
How Developed
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sobole comes from Slavic words meaning 'young shoot' or 'sucker' that grows at the base of a plant. A helpful way to remember it is to picture a small new stem popping up beside the main trunk, so a sobole is a new shoot that can become a branch.