🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

우산꽃차례

Pronunciation / Transliteration: usan kkochcharye

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Umbel/ˈʌm.bəl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"당근의 우산꽃차례는 매우 아름답습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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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