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raceme Definition

ra·ceme (rā sēm, rə-)

noun

an unbranched flower cluster, consisting of a single central stem or rachis, along which individual flowers grow on small stalks at intervals, blooming from the base toward the apex, as in the lily of the valley

Etymology: L racemus, cluster of grapes

raceme Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • flower: Spring sees the appearance of greenish yellow, upright racemes of flowers followed by decorative red winged fruits.
  • bell: Racemes of bell shaped flowers in pastel shades of mauve white or cream flowers.

Converse of object

  • erect: The five-petalled, small white flowers grow in erect, oblong racemes.
  • have: It differs from C. bicolor in having an upright raceme, which is an unusual characteristic in this section of the genus.
  • droop: Elegant dark purple flowers, male and female produced in a drooping raceme in April.

Adjective modifier

  • long: Wisteria: Popular twining climbers with long racemes of lilac to purple flowers.
  • white: The creamy white flower racemes have been used to make delicious fritters.
  • dense: The flowers are in dense racemes of up to 20 flowers opposed by leaves, at several points along the stem.
  • upright: Spring sees the appearance of greenish yellow, upright racemes of flowers followed by decorative red winged fruits.
  • short: Its flowers are a delectable clear blue and appear in short racemes on slender stalks of up to six feet tall.
  • loose: The flowers are in loose racemes of usually 6-16 flowers, sometimes more, opposed by leaves, at several points along the stem.

Noun used with modifier

  • terminal: The highly fragrant flowers, arranged in large terminal racemes, are borne in spring.
  • flower: The creamy white flower racemes have been used to make delicious fritters.
  • pendant: The cup-shaped, flowers are greenish yellow and hang in pendant racemes.
  • inch: Flowers are buttery yellow and arranged in dense six inch racemes that appear in early summer.

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