What is the meaning of the word "raceme"?

Definitions:

  1. A group of flowers on a plant that are attached to a central stem by short stalks of equal length. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The wisteria is known for the beauty of its flowers, which appear in long, cascading racemes. copy to clipboard
  2. A type of flower arrangement in which flowers are borne on short stalks along a central axis, with the oldest flowers at the base and newer blooms forming toward the top. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The wildflowers along the path displayed beautiful racemes, with bright new blooms at the top and older blossoms at the bottom. copy to clipboard
  3. Usually elongated clusters of flowers along the main stem in which the flowers at the base open first. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • The snapdragon's raceme of tightly packed flowers resembled a fiery dragon's breath. copy to clipboard

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