tillering

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tillering - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Tiller \Till"er\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Tillered; p. pr. & vb.
     n. Tillering.]
     To put forth new shoots from the root, or round the bottom of
     the original stalk; as, wheat or rye tillers; some spread
     plants by tillering. [Sometimes written tillow.]
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