glomerule
- noun
- /ɡloʊˈmɛrjuːl/
- Specialized
- Several species in the genus produce a distinctive glomerule of tiny white flowers.
Examples
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The botany textbook illustrated the development of a glomerule as a form of inflorescence.
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Within the glomerule, new blossoms continue to emerge in a tight cluster.
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The glomerule of flowers bloomed beautifully in spring.
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She admired the glomerules in the botanical garden.
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The plant's glomerule features a cluster of vibrant yellow flowers that attract many bees.
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In early summer, the garden was filled with a glomerule of delicate blue flowers by the path.
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The glomerule at the top of the stem is where the small, fragrant flowers bloom together.
Synonyms
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2.7
A group of flowers that grow close together on a plant
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9.9
A group of flowers where the middle or top flower opens first
How Compact
Surface Forms
Morphology
glomerule = glomerulus (opaque) = glomer + ule
The root element 'glomer' is a Latin combining form not known as a common English word and the term is technical/specialized, so learners cannot readily infer the meaning from parts.
Etymology
The word glomerule comes from the Latin glomus meaning 'ball' and the small ending -ule meaning 'small', so it is like a 'little ball'. That's why a glomerule is a tight, rounded cluster of very short-stemmed flowers.