Corymbiform

/kɔːˈrɪmbɪfɔːrm/ adjective

Definition

Having the shape or form of a corymb; resembling a corymb in structure.

Etymology

From corymb plus Latin -formis meaning 'having the form of.' This is a straightforward descriptive term used when something is shaped like a corymb.

Kelly Says

Corymbiform is a pure 'shape word'—it describes how a cluster *looks* rather than how it *functions*. Botanists use these shape-based descriptors constantly because they can identify plants in the field just by the silhouette of their flowers, before even examining the details.

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