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capitulum

Syllabification: (ca·pit·u·lum)
Pronunciation: /kəˈpiCHələm/
Definition of capitulum

noun (plural capitula /-lə/)

Anatomy & Biology
  • a compact head of a structure, in particular a dense, flat cluster of small flowers or florets, as in plants of the daisy family.

Origin:

early 18th century: from Latin, diminutive of caput 'head'

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