capitulum (n.)

  1. a dense cluster of flowers or foliage; a head of cauliflower; a head of lettuce

    [ Syn: head ]

  2. fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

    [ Syn: ear , spike ]

  3. an arrangement of leafy branches forming the top or head of a tree

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