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- [kawr-imb, -im, kor-]
- /ˈkɔr ɪmb, -ɪm, ˈkɒr-/
- /ˈkɔː.rɪmb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawr-imb, -im, kor-]
- /ˈkɔr ɪmb, -ɪm, ˈkɒr-/
Definitions of corymb word
- noun corymb an inflorescence in the form of a flat-topped flower cluster with the oldest flowers at the periphery. This type of raceme occurs in the candytuft 3
- noun corymb a broad, flat-topped cluster of flowers in which the outer flower stalks are long and those toward the center progressively shorter, as in the candytuft 3
- noun corymb a form of inflorescence in which the flowers form a flat-topped or convex cluster, the outermost flowers being the first to open. 1
- noun corymb A flower cluster whose lower stalks are proportionally longer so that the flowers form a flat or slightly convex head. 1
- noun corymb (botany) a cluster of flowers with a flat or convex top. 0
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Origin of corymb
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; < Latin corymbus < Greek kórymbos head, top, cluster of fruit or flowers
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Parts of speech for Corymb
noun
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corymb popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
corymb usage trend in Literature
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