botryoid

noun

botryoid

noun

UK /ˈbɒt.ɹiˌɔɪd/ · US /ˈbɑt.ɹiˌɔɪd/

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

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Biology, Botany, Natural sciences A determinate inflorescence, similar to a raceme, taking the form of flowers arranged alongside an axis.

Related terms
grapelike, staphylo-

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