CAPITULUM
(noun)
There are 3 meanings of the word
Capitulum.
Definitions
Capitulum - as a noun
A dense cluster of flowers or foliage
Example: "A head of cauliflower"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An arrangement of leafy branches forming the top or head of a tree
Example Sentences
"The capitulum of a sunflower is made up of many tiny individual flowers."
"In entomology, a capitulum refers to the head-like structure of certain insects."
"The capitulum of a tick contains the mouthparts and sensory organs."
"The capitulum of a fungus is the reproductive structure that produces spores."
"The capitulum is the top part of the humerus bone in the human arm."
Word Game Points
Is CAPITULUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, capitulum is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CAPITULUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is CAPITULUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, capitulum is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCAPITULUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is CAPITULUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, capitulum is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCAPITULUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.