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paniculate

[puh-nik-yuh-leyt, -lit] /pəˈnɪk yəˌleɪt, -lɪt/
adjective, Botany.
1.
arranged in panicles.
Sometimes, paniculated [puh-nik-yuh-ley-tid] /pəˈnɪk yəˌleɪ tɪd/ (Show IPA).
Origin of paniculate
1720-1730
First recorded in 1720-30, paniculate is from the New Latin word pāniculātus panicled. See panicle, -ate1
Related forms
paniculately, adverb
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paniculate

/pəˈnɪkjʊˌleɪt; -lɪt/
adjective
1.
(botany) growing or arranged in panicles: a paniculate inflorescence
Derived Forms
paniculately, adverb
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