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corymb Definition

corymb (kôr′im, -imb)

noun

a broad, flat-topped cluster of flowers in which the outer flower stalks are long and those toward the center progressively shorter, as in the candytuft

Etymology: Fr corymbe < L corymbus, cluster of fruit or flowers < Gr korymbos; akin to korys: see corydalis

corymb Related Forms
cor·ym′·bose′ (kôr′im bōs′, kə rim′bōs′) adjective or co·rym′·bouskə rim′bəs cor′ym·bose′ly adverb
corymb Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • umbel-like: They produce fragrant flowers 2-5cm ( 1-2in ) across, usually shallowly cup-shaped, singly or in umbel-like corymbs.

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