Umbel: meaning, definitions and examples

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umbel

 

[ หˆสŒm.bษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical structure

An umbel is a type of inflorescence in flowering plants where a number of short flower stalks emerge from a common point, resembling an umbrella. This structure can typically be observed in plants of the family Apiaceae, such as carrots and parsley. Umbels can be either simple, consisting of a single cluster of flowers, or compound, where each flower cluster itself has smaller umbels. The design of the umbel allows for efficient pollination and can also help in attracting pollinators.

Synonyms

flower cluster, inflorescence.

Examples of usage

  • The carrot plant has a beautiful umbel in full bloom.
  • Many herbs, such as dill, display umbel-shaped flower clusters.
  • Umbels are common in the wildflower meadows of Europe.

Translations

Translations of the word "umbel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น umbela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเคฆเคพเค‰เคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dolden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ umbel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะผะฑะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ umbel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚˜็Šถ่Šฑๅบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ombelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ umbela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท umbel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ์‚ฐ๊ฝƒ์ฐจ๋ก€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุธู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ umbel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ umbel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผžๅฝข่Šฑๅบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umbel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umbel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะผัˆะตะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ›แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ umbel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ umbela

Etymology

The word 'umbel' comes from the Latin word 'umbella', which means 'little shade' or 'parasol', reflecting the umbrella-like shape of the flower cluster. This Latin term is derived from 'umbra', meaning 'shadow'. The usage of the term in botany dates back to the 17th century when botanists began classifying plant structures more systematically. The concept of the umbel has since become significant in understanding plant morphology and taxonomy, particularly for families like Apiaceae that prominently feature this structure. The morphology of umbel structures is essential for distinguishing between different plant species and for study in fields such as horticulture and botany.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,568 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.