internode

noun

in·​ter·​node ˈin-tər-ˌnōd How to pronounce internode (audio)
: an interval or part between two nodes (as of a stem)
internodal
ˌin-tər-ˈnō-dᵊl How to pronounce internode (audio)
adjective

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Keep an eye on the internodes, the sections of stems and branches between the leaves. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025 Let the cutting dry for a couple of hours, and then apply a rooting hormone to the cut portion of the stem and along the internode to help speed up the rooting process. — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026 Another great holly variety is Nelliet™ with a tight, upright growth habit and very dense foliage, thanks to its shorter internodes (the space between leaves). — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026

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Etymology

Latin internodium, from inter- + nodus knot

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of internode was in 1657

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internode

noun
in·​ter·​node ˈint-ər-ˌnōd How to pronounce internode (audio)
: a part between two nodes (as of a plant stem)

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