umbel

/ˈʌmbəl/; /ˈʌm.bəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of inflorescence in which a central stem supports a cluster of flowers or fruitlets, typically in a spherical or rounded shape.

“The garden featured an umbel of delicate white flowers.”

Synonyms

  • umbelliferous
  • umbrella-like inflorescence

Antonyms

  • individual bloom
  • solitary flower