umbel
noun/ˈʌmbəl/
Frequency rank: #19,873 most common English word
Meaning
A flower cluster in which stalks of nearly equal length spring from a common center, forming a flat or rounded surface, typical of the carrot family.
Example sentence
The botanist pointed out the umbel formed by the tiny flowers clustered at the top of the carrot plant.
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