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cyme Definition

cyme (sīm)

noun

a flat-topped inflorescence formed by a growth pattern in which the initial stem and all subsequent emerging lateral stems terminate with a blossom

Etymology: L cyma, young cabbage sprout < Gr kyma, something swollen, a billow, a wave, young cabbage sprout < kyein, to be pregnant < IE base *eu-, to swell > L cavus, hollow

cyme Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • flat: White flowers are borne in May or June in dense, flat cymes, up to 5cm ( 2in ) across.

Browse dictionary entries near cyme

  1. cymbidium
  2. cymbalom
  3. cymbal
  4. cymatium
  5. cyma
  6. cylix
  7. cylindroid
  8. cylindrical
  9. cylinder head
  10. cylinder
  1. cymene
  2. cymo-
  3. cymogene
  4. cymograph
  5. cymoid
  6. cymophane
  7. cymose
  8. Cymric
  9. Cymry
  10. cynic