capitulum Synonyms
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capitulum Meaning
capitulum (n)
a dense cluster of flowers or foliage
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
an arrangement of leafy branches forming the top or head of a tree
capitulum (n.)
A thick head of flowers on a very short axis, as a clover top, or a dandelion; a composite flower. A capitulum may be either globular or flat.
A knoblike protuberance of any part, esp. at the end of a bone or cartilage. [See Illust. of Artiodactyla.]
capitulum Sentence Examples
- The capitulum of the flower contains numerous tiny florets.
- The biologist examined the capitulum under the microscope to study its intricate structure.
- Each capitulum on the plant produces a multitude of seeds.
- The gardener carefully pruned the plant to encourage the development of its capitulum.
- The capitulum of the sunflower is composed of hundreds of individual flowers.
- Pollinators are attracted to the capitulum by its vibrant colors and sweet fragrance.
- The capitulum serves as the reproductive organ of the plant, facilitating pollination.
- The florist selected the sunflower with the largest capitulum for the centerpiece arrangement.
- Botanists often classify plants based on the characteristics of their capitulum.
- The artist painted a detailed portrait of the sunflower, capturing every aspect of its capitulum.
FAQs About the word capitulum
a dense cluster of flowers or foliage, fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn, an arrangement of leafy branches forming the top or head of a treeA thi
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The capitulum of the flower contains numerous tiny florets.
The biologist examined the capitulum under the microscope to study its intricate structure.
Each capitulum on the plant produces a multitude of seeds.
The gardener carefully pruned the plant to encourage the development of its capitulum.
