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basal in WordNet English dictionary
adjective- especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem
"basal placentation"; "radical leaves"
radical basal
- serving as or forming a base
"the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats"
basal base
- of primary importance
basal primary
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