Definition

Describing a shape or arrangement that resembles an umbrella, often used in botany to refer to flowers or leaves that are grouped together on a single stem.

Example

The umbellate flowers of the plant create a beautiful display in the garden.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I saw some flowers in the park that were really beautiful.

Oh really? What did they look like?

They were umbellate in shape, like tiny umbrellas.

That sounds so unique! I’d love to see them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Umbellate → It is formed from "umbella" (from Latin *umbella*, meaning a small shadow or shade) and the suffix "-ate" (meaning having the quality of). The word describes a plant structure that resembles a small umbrella, typically with flowers arranged in a flat-topped cluster.

Memory Tip

Picture a small 'umbrella' ('umbella') shape when you think of 'umbellate' — it refers to plants that have flowers arranged like an umbrella.

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