Umbo

//ˈʌm.bəʊ//

Word Type

Noun

The word "umbo" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

umbonal umbonic

Context

biology historical mycology zoology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

convex shape convexity

Type Of (IsA)

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Related Terms

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