Sub- (sub, under, before, near), prefixed signifies “somewhat,” “almost” or “under.”
Su´berized (suber, cork, + ized), transformed into suberin or cork.
Sub-erose´ (sub, under, + erosus, pp. of erodere, gnaw off or away, consume), slightly erose; appearing as if eaten or gnawed on the margin.
Su´berose (suber, cork), corky.
Subgle´ba (sub, under; gleba, a clod), basal portion of the gleba.
Subic´ulum (subiculum, an under layer), a more or less thin and dense felt of hyphæ covering the matrix; upon its surface is spread the hymenium, or from it arise stalks supporting sporophores.
Substra´tum (substratum, neut. of substratus, spread under), sometimes used in the sense of matrix.
Subterra´nean, under ground.
Su´bulate, Su´buliform (subulatus, < subula, an awl, < suere, sew), awl-shaped.
Suc´culent (succulentus, full of juice, sappy, < succus, prop. sucus, juice), fleshy, juicy.