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botryoid en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • /ˈbɒt.ɹiˌɔɪd/ (UK)
  • /ˈbɑt.ɹiˌɔɪd/ (US)

Etymology

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

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of botryoidal.
    alt of botryoidal

Forms

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more botryoid Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most botryoid Degree=Sup lexicographic

botryoid en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈbɒt.ɹiˌɔɪd/ (UK)
  • /ˈbɑt.ɹiˌɔɪd/ (US)

Etymology

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

Meanings

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

Forms

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botryoids Number=Plur lexicographic

Relateds

staphylo- · grapelike