# caulis

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkɔːlɪs/

## Definitions
1. Each of the main stalks which support the volutes and helices of a Corinthian capital.
2. The stalk of a plant, especially a herbaceous stem in its natural state.

## Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin caulis. Doublet of cole, gobi, and kale.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/caulis