corymb

Meanings

• noun

  A flat-topped or rounded inflorescence in which the flowers or flowering branches arise from the same point.

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Variants

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corymb , corymbose , corymbs

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Etymology

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From Greek korymbos, a round mass or cluster, especially of grapes.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'corymb' comes from the Greek word korymbos, which means 'round mass' or 'cluster'.

2. Corymbs are often seen in plants that produce umbels, such as carrots and parsley.

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1. inflorescence: A corymb is a type of inflorescence, which is a arrangement of flowers on the plant.

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Culture

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In botany, a corymb is a type of inflorescence where the flowers or flowering branches arise from the same point. It is often seen in plants such as foxgloves and umbellifers. In literature, the term 'corymb' has been used metaphorically to describe a group or cluster of related things.

How to Memorize "corymb"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flat-topped cluster of flowers, such as a foxglove or an umbellifer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'corymb' with the image of a flat-topped cluster of flowers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C is for Corymb, a Cluster of Flowers' to remember the definition.

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