SINCE 1828
panicle
noun
pan·i·cle
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Definition of panicle
1
: a compound racemose inflorescence — see inflorescence illustration
2
: a pyramidal loosely branched flower cluster
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Other Words from panicle
panicled
\ ˈpa-ni-kəld
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adjective
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adjective
paniculate
\ pa-ˈni-kyə-lət
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adjective
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adjective
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Other options: crabapple (Malus spp.), fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus, C. retusus), panicle hydrangea (H. paniculata) and sweetbay magnolia (M. virginiana). — Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Indianapolis Star, "The Hoosier Gardener: Ornamental pear trees bad for environment," 20 Apr. 2018 The smooth-leaf hydrangeas can be cut back to the ground, but only prune the panicles and hibiscus for shape. — Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Indianapolis Star, "Hoosier Gardener: Take care not to trim next year's flowers from plants," 13 Oct. 2017 Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' Blue Switch Grass: Stiff metallic blue blades, airy pink panicles, good upright vertical form. — The Pecks, OregonLive.com, "Ornamental grasses you simply must have: The Pecks," 29 Oct. 2017 Panicle hydrangeas can get big — up to 10 feet depending on the variety. — Dennis Patton, kansascity, "Panicle hydrangeas require little maintenance, add big splashes of summer blooms," 29 July 2017 The vine produces a panicle of lovely half-inch flowers in midsummer, each pointing downward and similar in shape to a tomato’s, but far more dramatically colored. — Dave Taft, New York Times, "Bittersweet Nightshade: Look, but Don’t Taste," 27 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'panicle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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