raceme

Meanings

• noun

  A raceme is a type of inflorescence where the flowers develop on an unbranched axis, with each flower attached by a pedicel.

  - "The raceme of grapes is a beautiful sight in the vineyard."
  - "The raceme of lilacs is the cluster of flowers before they bloom."

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Variants

List of all variants of raceme that leads to same result
raceme , racemes

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Etymology

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From Latin racemus, meaning 'bunch of grapes'.

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Trivia

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1. The term raceme was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The longest raceme on record belongs to the Rafflesia arnoldii plant, which can grow up to 32 feet long.

3. The word raceme is also used in botany to describe a type of inflorescence in which the flowers develop in a series along an unbranched axis.

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Related Concepts

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1. inflorescence: The part of a plant that bears the flowers.

2. racemose: Relating to or having a raceme inflorescence.

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Culture

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In literature, racemes are often used as metaphors for abundance or prosperity. In art, racemes of flowers are a common motif in still life paintings.

How to Memorize "raceme"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long stem with a series of flowers attached by short stalks.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a bunch of grapes or a cluster of lilacs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - R-Raceme, A-Axis, C-Cluster, E-Each, M- attached by pedicel, E-Every flower

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