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racemose

Pronunciation: /ˈrasɪməʊs, -z/

Definition of racemose

adjective

Botany
  • (of a flower cluster) taking the form of a raceme.
  • Anatomy (especially of compound glands) having the form of a cluster.

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin racemosus, from racemus (see raceme)

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