capitulum
A densely clustered inflorescence composed of a large number of individual florets…A densely clustered inflorescence composed of a large number of individual florets arising from a platform-like base.
Meaning
5 sensesA densely clustered inflorescence composed of a large number of individual florets arising from a platform-like base.
The head-like mouthpart apparatus of a tick, including the palpi, mandibles, and hypostome.
A small protuberance on a bone which articulates into another bone to form a ball-and-socket joint.
(obsolete)The enlarged end of a proboscis.
(obsolete)The symbol ⸿. It was used to mark chapters or paragraphs, and is the ancestor of the pilcrow (¶).
- an arrangement of leafy branches forming the top or head of a tree
- a dense cluster of flowers or foliage
- fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
Origin
Borrowed from Latin capitulum. Doublet of chapiter and chapter.Borrowed from Latin capitulum. Doublet of chapiter and chapter.
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Forms
plural: capitulums / capitula| Singular | capitulum |
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| Plural | capitulums / capitula |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular