What does capitulum mean?
Capitulum means (botany) A densely clustered inflorescence composed of a large number of individual florets arising from a platform-like base..
Capitulum
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(botany) A densely clustered inflorescence composed of a large number of individual florets arising from a platform-like base..
Definitions by Sense
- (botany) A densely clustered inflorescence composed of a large number of individual florets arising from a platform-like base.
- (arachnology) The head-like mouthpart apparatus of a tick, including the palpi, mandibles, and hypostome.
- (anatomy) A small protuberance on a bone which articulates into another bone to form a ball-and-socket joint.
- (entomology, obsolete) The enlarged end of a proboscis.
- (typography, obsolete) The symbol ⸿. It was used to mark chapters or paragraphs, and is the ancestor of the pilcrow (¶).
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Word Forms
- capitulums
- capitula
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for capitulum?
Common synonyms include capitellum, sphaeridium, head, crown.
What is the opposite of capitulum?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use capitulum in a sentence?
Use capitulum where its definition matches the intended context.
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