thyrsoid

or thyr·soi·dal

[ thur-soid ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. having somewhat the form of a thyrsus.

Word History and Origins

Origin of thyrsoid¹

First recorded in 1820–30, thyrsoid is from the Greek word thyrsoeidḗs thyrsuslike. See thyrsus, -oid

Example Sentences

Flowers perfect, pedicellate, sometimes subsessile and thyrsoid-spicate.

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A pretty evergreen species, with oval leaves, and terminal, thyrsoid panicles of white flowers.

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Flowers red or rose-coloured, and arranged in short, thyrsoid panicles.

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