paniculate

[ puh-nik-yuh-leyt, -lit ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. arranged in panicles.

paniculate

/ pəˈnɪkjʊˌleɪt; -lɪt /

adjective

1. botany growing or arranged in panicles

   a paniculate inflorescence

Derived Forms

• paˈnicuˌlately, adverb

Other Words From

• pa·nicu·lately adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of paniculate¹

First recorded in 1720–30, paniculate is from the New Latin word pāniculātus panicled. See panicle, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

The flowers are of no great account, being rather inconspicuous and paniculate.

From Project Gutenberg

Flowers loosely paniculate-corymbed, pale rose-color or white.

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Panicled, Paniculate, arranged in panicles, or like a panicle.

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