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thyrsoid

or thyr·soi·dal

[thur-soid]

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adjective Botany.

having somewhat the form of a thyrsus.

Origin of thyrsoid

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

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Examples from the Web for thyrsoid

Historical Examples of thyrsoid

A pretty evergreen species, with oval leaves, and terminal, thyrsoid panicles of white flowers.
Hardy Ornamental Flowering Trees and Shrubs
A. D. Webster
Flowers red or rose-coloured, and arranged in short, thyrsoid panicles.
Hardy Ornamental Flowering Trees and Shrubs
A. D. Webster