Where does “corymb” come from?
corymb (English) comes from French corymbe, from Latin corymbus, from Ancient Greek κόρυμβος, from Ancient Greek κορυφή — top of the head, crown; mountain peak; top, apex.
corymb (English): A cluster of flowers with a flat or convex top
Definitions
- A cluster of flowers with a flat or convex top
Ancestry of “corymb”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | corymbe | — |
| 2 | Latin | corymbus | cluster of fruit or flowers |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κόρυμβος | uppermost point of a ship; top of a mountain;... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | κορυφή | top of the head, crown; mountain peak; top, apex |
Words derived from “corymb”