Definition

Having the shape or appearance of a bunch of grapes, often used to describe certain minerals that have small, round protrusions.

Example

The mineral specimen displayed a botryoid structure, resembling a cluster of grapes.

Conversation

Have you seen that new decoration in the gallery?

Yeah, it looks really unique! What is it supposed to represent?

I think it's meant to look botryoid, like a bunch of grapes.

That makes sense! It definitely has that interesting cluster effect.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Botryoid is formed from "botrys" (from Greek, meaning bunch of grapes) and "-oid" (meaning resembling or like). The word describes something that resembles a bunch of grapes in shape or appearance.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shape that looks like a 'bunch of grapes' — that's what 'botryoid' means, something that resembles that form.

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