corymbose

adjective

cor·​ym·​bose ˈkȯr-əm-ˌbōs How to pronounce corymbose (audio)
ˈkär-
kə-ˈrim-
: resembling a corymb : borne in a corymb
corymbosely adverb

Word History

Etymology

New Latin corymbosus, from Latin corymbus corymb + -osus -ose

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“Corymbose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corymbose. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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