How Do You Spell CYMOSE?

Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪmə͡ʊz] (IPA)

"Cymose" is a botanical term that refers to a type of flowering plant arrangement. The word is spelled with five letters: c-y-m-o-s-e. Its phonetic transcription in IPA symbols is /ˈsaɪməʊs/ (sai-mohs). The "c" is silent and the vowel sound in the second syllable is similar to "eye" (represented by the symbol /aɪ/). The "s" at the end of the word is pronounced as /z/ due to the following vowel sound. Proper spelling of botanical terms is important to ensure effective communication in the field of plant biology.

CYMOSE Meaning and Definition

1. Cymose is an adjective used in botany to describe the arrangement of flowers or inflorescences (clusters of flowers) in a plant. It refers to a type of inflorescence where the main axis ends with a single flower and additional flowers arise as lateral branches from the base to the top.

   In cymose inflorescences, the flowers are arranged in a dichotomous, or branching, pattern. The original axis terminates in a solitary flower, while two lateral branches arise, each ending in a flower. From the base of these two branches, another two branches may develop, again ending in flowers. This process can continue, resulting in multiple branching patterns with flowers emerging at the ends of each branch.

   Cymose inflorescences are often characterized by their flat-topped or rounded shape, as the lateral branching creates a spreading or compact arrangement. Common examples of plants with cymose inflorescences include lilacs, dahlias, and certain types of cacti.

   The term "cymose" is derived from the Greek word "kuma," meaning "wave" or "billow," which metaphorically describes the undulating or branching pattern created by these inflorescences. The cymose arrangement of flowers allows for increased flower production and efficient pollination, as the branching pattern maximizes flower exposure and access to pollinators.

2. Flowering in cymes.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CYMOSE

• xymose
• vymose
• fymose
• dymose
• ctmose
• cumose
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• c6mose
• cynose
• cykose
• cyjose
• cymise
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• cymlse
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• cymoae
• cymoze

Etymology of CYMOSE

The word "cymose" comes from the Greek word "kuma" (κῦμα), meaning "wave" or "billow". The term was then adopted into Latin as "cymus", which refers to a "tuft" or "cluster". From there, it entered the English language as "cymose", which is used to describe a type of inflorescence where the main stem terminates in a flower and the lateral branches develop in an acropetal manner (with the younger flowers towards the top). This branching pattern resembles the waves or clusters that inspired its etymology.

Similar spelling words for CYMOSE

• comose,
• cyamus.