panicle

noun

pan·​i·​cle ˈpa-ni-kəl 

1

: a compound racemose inflorescence see inflorescence illustration

2

: a pyramidal loosely branched flower cluster

panicled

ˈpa-ni-kəld 

adjective

paniculate

pa-ˈni-kyə-lət 

pə-

adjective

Examples of panicle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The gorgeous upright panicles of fragrant flowers appear in mid to late summer, attracting pollinators such as butterflies. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024

McEnaney suggests ‘Little Hottie’ panicle hydrangea for a small space and Berry White panicle hydrangea (shown above) for larger spaces. —Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024

Some roses are rebounding, and the panicle hydrangeas are taking over for the bigleaf ones which are past their prime. —Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 22 July 2024

Types that bloom on new growth, such as panicle and smooth varieties, can be pruned between late fall and early spring. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin panicula, diminutive of panus

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

panicle

noun

pan·​i·​cle ˈpan-i-kəl 

: a branched flower cluster (as of a lilac or some grasses) in which each branch from the main stem has one or more flowers