inflorescence
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8.7
- noun
- /ˌɪnfləˈrɛsəns/
- Specialized
- In dioecious figs (not illustrated), two types of inflorescence are borne on different plants.
Examples
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Observing the inflorescence on the cherry tree, we noted how the blossoms opened in succession, creating a stunning display.
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The inflorescence of the sunflower is known for its vibrant yellow petals that attract pollinators.
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During spring, the inflorescence of the plant bursts forth with bright flowers, signaling the arrival of warmer weather.
Synonyms
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A flower on a plant or the time when a plant makes flowers
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The time when a plant makes many blossoms
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1.8
The time when a plant produces flowers
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2.5
A time when flowers open and plants become full of blooms
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8.4
Time when many flowers bloom on a plant or in a garden
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9.9
The time when a flower opens and its petals unfold
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9.3
The time when flowers open and bloom
Antonyms
How Bloomed
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- Specialized
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8.7
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2.0
- Specialized
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6.5
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1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
inflorescence = florescence (opaque) = in + flor + escence
Although related to 'florescence', the Latin-style prefix does not give a meaning that a typical learner could reliably use to infer this specialized botanical sense.
Etymology
The word inflorescence comes from the Latin parts in- 'into' and flor- 'flower', and it literally means 'coming into flower'. So it names the period and process when a plant 'begins to bloom' and its flowers open.