botryose

adjective

bot·​ry·​ose
ˈbä‧trēˌōs

Word History

Etymology

probably modification (influenced by racemose or cymose) of German botrytisch, irregular from botry- (from Greek) + -isch -ish, from Old High German -isc

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“Botryose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/botryose. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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