umbel

noun um·bel \ˈəm-bəl\

Definition of UMBEL

: a racemose inflorescence typical of the carrot family in which the pedicels arise from about the same point to form a flat or rounded flower cluster — see inflorescence illustration

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Origin of UMBEL

New Latin umbella, from Latin, umbrella — more at umbrella

First Known Use: 1597

Rhymes with UMBEL

bumble, crumble, fumble, grumble, humble, jumble, mumble, rumble, scumble, stumble, tumble

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