EnglishhaustoriumnounMeaningA root of a parasitic plant modified to take nourishment from its host.A cellular structure, growing into or around another structure to absorb water or nutrients, such as a cotyledon.Related wordschalazal(English)haustorial(English)micropylar(English)prehaustorium(English)appressorium(English)haustellum(English)hostplant(English)nematotheca(English)SourcesDictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data