Definition

A type of flower arrangement where flowers grow on short stems along a long, straight stem, opening one after another from the bottom to the top.

Example

The garden was filled with beautiful racemes of flowers that bloomed in a colorful display.

Conversation

I saw a beautiful plant today with a stunning raceme of flowers.

Oh really? What kind of plant was it?

It was a lily of the valley, and the flowers were just starting to bloom.

That sounds lovely! I always admire how they grow in such a unique raceme.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Raceme → It originates from Latin 'racemus' (meaning a cluster of grapes or berries). The word 'raceme' refers to a flower cluster with a central stem, resembling a bunch of grapes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a cluster of grapes hanging together — that's what a raceme is, a flower cluster that grows in a similar way.

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