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单词 flower head
释义

flower head

noun

: a capitulum (as of a composite) having sessile flowers so arranged that the whole inflorescence looks like a single flower

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Each of the small blossoms that form the flower head features double petals, like a wedding bouquet on a stem. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2022 The floating flower head will accompany her throughout her journey. Washington Post, 18 June 2021 Some sunflowers produce one large flower head, and others produce many smaller ones. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 12 June 2021 This gives the whole flower head (inflorescence) a lighter and more airy feel. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 May 2020 There are types with gigantic, white, globular flower heads that can reach 10-12 inches long. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 May 2020 The strong, sturdy stems grow straight up, which helps them hold up the heavier flower heads. Southern Living, 2 May 2020 Then hold the flower heads over a sheet of paper or container. oregonlive, 29 Nov. 2019 Answer: Gardeners can increase the number of flower heads per season by removing the ends of the stems that have completed blooming. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 20 July 2019 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

flower head

noun

: a tight cluster of small flowers that are arranged so that the whole looks like a single flower
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