Botryoid

//ˈbɑt.ɹiˌɔɪd// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A determinate inflorescence, similar to a raceme, taking the form of flowers arranged alongside an axis.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of botryoidal. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    resembling a cluster of grapes in form wordnet

Etymology

Ancient Greek βότρυς (bótrus, “cluster of grapes”) + -oid. By surface analysis, botry- + -o- + -id.

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