sertulum

noun

ser·​tu·​lum

ˈsərchələm

plural sertula

-lə

1

: umbel

2

[New Latin, diminutive of sertum] : a collection of scientifically studied plants

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, diminutive of Latin sertum garland, from neuter of sertus, past participle of serere to entwine, bind together

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