Phrase guide

flower cluster

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈflaʊ.ə ˌklʌs.tə/
  • Canada, General-American: /ˈflaʊ.ɚ ˌklʌs.tɚ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A group or cluster of flowers arranged on a stem that is composed of a main branch or a system of branches.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: inflorescence

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

an inflorescence consisting of a cluster of flowers

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: inflorescence

Narrower terms: raceme, thyrse, thyrsus

History

Etymology

Compound of flower + cluster.