Cymose
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 having a cyme, a usually flat-topped flower cluster in which the main and branch stems each end in a flower that opens before those below it or to its side. not-comparable
"Coordinate term: racemose"
Adjective
- 1 having a usually flat-topped flower cluster in which the main and branch stems each end in a flower that opens before those below it or to its side wordnet
Synonyms
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From the Latin cȳmōsus, from cȳma, whence the English cyma.
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