ha(u)lm

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ha(u)lm stems or stalks.- OE. h(e)alm = OS. (Du.), (O)HG. halm, ON. hálmr :- Gmc. *χalmaz :- IE. *k̂olmos; cf. L. culmus haulm, Gr. kálamos reed, OSl. slama straw.

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