amentaceous

/ˌæmɛnˈteɪʃəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Describing something as having or resembling flowers, especially with reference to the inflorescence or flowering part of a plant.

“The amentaceous flowers bloomed in the spring.”

2. noun

A type of inflorescence in which the flowers are arranged on a spike or a spike-like stem.

“The botanist studied the amentaceous structure of the plant.”

Synonyms

  • floral
  • inflorescent

Antonyms

  • barren
  • infertile