cymose

/ˈsɪmoʊsiː/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or resembling a cyme; having flowers arranged in a cyme.

“The cymose inflorescence of the flower produced a beautiful display of blooms.”

2. noun

A type of inflorescence in which the flowers are arranged in a cyme.

“The cymose produced a mass of tiny, star-shaped flowers.”

Synonyms

  • cymiform
  • cymose-inflorescent

Antonyms

  • acymose