Synonyms for capitulum
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Sphaeridium — A densely clustered inflorescence composed of a large number of individual florets arising from a…
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Definitions
- n. 1
A densely clustered inflorescence composed of a large number of individual florets arising from a platform-like base.
- n. 2
The head-like mouthpart apparatus of a tick, including the palpi, mandibles, and hypostome.
Related words
- Word family
- capitulate
Forms
- Plural
- capitulums → sphaeridia, capitella, spikes, ears…
Example sentences
- ear You're taking the wrong sow by the ear there, pal!
- spike Lukas noticed a spike strip in Amelia's driveway.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| capitulum | falling | |
| capitellum | rising | |
| ear | rising | |
| spike | steady | |
| gnathosoma | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- ear1
- 4 letters
- head1
- 5 letters
- spike1
- 10 letters
- capitellum, gnathosoma
- 11 letters
- sphaeridium