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corymb

/ˈkɒɹɪmb/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.14 in modern English

Syllables
corymb
IPA
/ˈkɒɹɪmb/
15
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A cluster of flowers with a flat or convex top.

Example Sentences

Etymology

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

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈkɒɹɪmb/

Inflected Forms

corymbs (plural) corymbus (alternative)

Derived Forms

corymbed corymbiferous corymbiform corymbose corymbous

Questions

How do you pronounce corymb?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɒɹɪmb/.
What does corymb mean?
A cluster of flowers with a flat or convex top.
Where does corymb come from?
From the French corymbe, from the Latin corymbus, from the Ancient Greek κόρυμβος (kórumbos). Doublet of corymbus.

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