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English noun: capitulum

1. capitulum (plant) a dense cluster of flowers or foliage


SamplesA head of cauliflower.
A head of lettuce.


Synonymshead


Broader (hypernym)plant organ

2. capitulum (plant) fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn


Synonymsear, spike


Broader (hypernym)fruit


Narrower (hyponym)mealie


Part meronymcorn, Indian corn, maize, Zea mays

3. capitulum (plant) an arrangement of leafy branches forming the top or head of a tree


Broader (hypernym)crown, treetop









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