glom·er·ule (gl m  -r l , glmy-)n. 1. Botany A compact, cymose cluster of flowers. 2. Anatomy A glomerulus. [New Latin glomerulus; see glomerulus.] glo·mer u·late (gl -m ry-l t) adj. |
glomerule [ˈglɒməˌruːl]
n Botany
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) a cymose inflorescence in the form of a ball-like cluster of flowers
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) a ball-like cluster of spores
[from New Latin glomerulus]
glomerulate [glɒˈmɛrʊlɪt -ˌleɪt] adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | glomerule - a compacted or sessile cyme cyme - more or less flat-topped cluster of flowers in which the central or terminal flower opens first |
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