Umbel

/ʌmbəl/ noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A flat-topped or rounded flower-cluster (= inflorescence) in which the individual flower stalks arise from the same point, the youngest flowers being at the centre.
  2. 2
    flat-topped or rounded inflorescence characteristic of the family Umbelliferae in which the individual flower stalks arise from about the same point; youngest flowers are at the center wordnet
  3. 3
    The pileus of certain fungi.

Synonyms

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amentblossomconeflower clusterheadinflorescence

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin umbella (“umbrella”). Compare umbrella, composed of the same etymological elements but formed independently.

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