panicle

noun

pan·​i·​cle ˈpa-ni-kəl How to pronounce panicle (audio)
1
: a compound racemose inflorescence see inflorescence illustration
2
: a pyramidal loosely branched flower cluster
panicled adjective
paniculate adjective

Examples of panicle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web McEnaney suggests ‘Little Hottie’ panicle hydrangea for a small space and Berry White panicle hydrangea (shown above) for larger spaces. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024 Some roses are rebounding, and the panicle hydrangeas are taking over for the bigleaf ones which are past their prime. Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 22 July 2024 Types that bloom on new growth, such as panicle and smooth varieties, can be pruned between late fall and early spring. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 May 2024 Long arching stems hold long panicles that attract butterflies to your yard. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for panicle 

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Word History

Etymology

Latin panicula, diminutive of panus

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of panicle was in 1577

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Cite this Entry

“Panicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panicle. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

panicle

noun
pan·​i·​cle ˈpan-i-kəl How to pronounce panicle (audio)
: a branched flower cluster (as of a lilac or some grasses) in which each branch from the main stem has one or more flowers

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