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- [uhm-buh l]
- /ˈʌm bəl/
- /ˈʌmbəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhm-buh l]
- /ˈʌm bəl/
Definitions of umbel word
- noun umbel an inflorescence in which a number of flower stalks or pedicels, nearly equal in length, spread from a common center. 1
- noun umbel an inflorescence, characteristic of umbelliferous plants, in which the flowers arise from the same point in the main stem and have stalks of the same length, to give a cluster with the youngest flowers at the centre 0
- noun umbel a cluster of flowers with stalks of nearly equal length which spring from about the same point, like the ribs of an umbrella 0
- adjective umbel designating a family (Apiaceae, order Apiales) of hollow-stemmed, herbaceous, dicotyledonous plants having umbels, including celery and parsley 0
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Origin of umbel
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin umbella a sunshade, parasol, derivative of umbra shadow, shade; for formation see castellum
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Parts of speech for Umbel
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adjective
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umbel popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
umbel usage trend in Literature
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- what is an umbel?