botryoid

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek βότρυς (bótrus, “cluster of grapes”) +‎ -oid

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈbɒt.ɹiˌɔɪd/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈbɑt.ɹiˌɔɪd/

Noun

botryoid (plural botryoids)

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