English Explanatory Dictionary

botryoid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A determinate inflorescence, similar to a raceme, taking the form of flowers arranged alongside an axis.
adj
  1. Alternative form of botryoidal.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɒt.ɹiˌɔɪd/ /ˈbɑt.ɹiˌɔɪd/

Word forms

botryoid botryoids more botryoid most botryoid

Etymology

Ancient Greek βότρυς (bótrus, “cluster of grapes”) + -oid. By surface analysis, botry- + -o- + -id.

Related words

grapelike staphylo-
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