racemose

adjective

ra·​ce·​mose ˈra-sə-ˌmōs How to pronounce racemose (audio)
rā-ˈsē-,
rə- How to pronounce racemose (audio)
: having or growing in the form of a raceme

Word History

Etymology

Latin racemosus full of clusters, from racemus

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of racemose was in 1698

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Cite this Entry

“Racemose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racemose. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

racemose

adjective
: having or growing in a form like that of a cluster of grapes
racemose glands
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