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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries伞形花序
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sǎn xíng huā xù
"胡萝卜的伞形花序非常美丽。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A cluster of flowers in which the stalks are of equal length and spread from a common point, resembling an umbrella.
"The garden was filled with vibrant umbels of dill and fennel." - 2
A type of inflorescence characterized by a flat-topped or rounded cluster of flowers.
"The umbel of the elderflower is a hallmark of summer gardens."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'umbel' originates from the Latin word 'umbella', meaning 'little shadow' or 'parasol', which referred to the umbrella-like shape of the flower cluster. It was adopted into English in the late 16th century, reflecting the botanical characteristics of certain flowering plants.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Umbel" is said worldwide
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ombelle
Transliteration: ɔ̃.bɛl
"L'ombelle de la carotte est très reconnaissable."
Dolden
Transliteration: ˈdoːl.dən
"Die Dolden der Schafgarbe sind im Sommer sehr schön."
ombrella
Transliteration: omˈbrɛl.la
"L'ombrella del finocchio è molto caratteristica."
umbela
Transliteration: umˈbe.la
"La umbela de la hinojo es muy atractiva."
umbela
Transliteration: ũˈbe.lɐ
"A umbela da salsa é bem conhecida."
छाता
Transliteration: chhāta
"गाजर का छाता बहुत सुंदर होता है।"
伞形花序
Transliteration: sǎn xíng huā xù
"胡萝卜的伞形花序非常美丽。"
우산꽃차례
Transliteration: usan kkochcharye
"당근의 우산꽃차례는 매우 아름답습니다."
傘状花序
Transliteration: kasa jōkashu
"ニンジンの傘状花序はとても美しいです。"
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