corymb

Definition

A cluster of flowers with a flat or convex top.

Etymology

From the French corymbe, from the Latin corymbus, from the Ancient Greek κόρυμβος (kórumbos). Doublet of corymbus.

Example Sentences

• "Hoya carnosa (Thick-leaved).—Foliage large, flowers in large drooping corymbs; they are of a pinkish-white colour, and contain, or rather yield, drops of pure sweet honey; hence this fine old plant is known as the Honey plant."