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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A type of cyme on which each single axis bears one flower.

Etymology

From New Latin monochasium, from Ancient Greek μόνος (mónos, “alone, only, sole, single”) + χάσις (khásis, “chasm, separation”).

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