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inflorescence

/ɪnˈflɒrɪsəns/ noun · British & US
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What does inflorescence mean?

noun

The flowering part of a plant, such as a spike, panicle, or umbel, that grows from a stem or branch. The arrangement of flowers on a stem.

Example

"The garden was filled with a vibrant inflorescence of colorful flowers."

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