umbos

Meanings

• noun

  A large convex projection on the underside of a fruit or vegetable, such as a mango or pineapple.

  - "The umbos of a mango are where the seeds are located."
  - "When cutting a pineapple, be careful not to cut into the umbos."

---

Variants

List of all variants of umbos that leads to same result
umbo , umbonal , umbonate , umbones , umbos

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'umbilicus' meaning navel or belly button.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The largest umbos in the plant kingdom can be found on durian fruit.

2. Some people believe that eating the umbos of a fruit can help improve digestion.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. calyx: The outer part of a flower that protects the developing flower. In some fruits, the calyx forms the umbos.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In some cultures, the umbos of certain fruits are believed to have medicinal properties.

How to Memorize "umbos"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the umbos as the curved part of a fruit or vegetable, often where the seeds are located.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'umbos' with the curved part of a fruit or vegetable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'umbos' and the image of a fruit or vegetable with a large curved part.

---

Memorize "umbos" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize umbos is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.