botryoid

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek βότρυς (bótrus, “cluster of grapes”) +‎ -oid

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbɒt.ɹiˌɔɪd/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈbɑt.ɹiˌɔɪd/

Noun

botryoid (plural botryoids)

  1. (botany) A determinate inflorescence, similar to a raceme, taking the form of flowers arranged alongside an axis.
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