panicle noun. ['panɪk(ǝ)l] L16.
[Latin panicula dim. of panus: see PANIC noun¹, -CLE.]
Botany. A racemose or cymose inflorescence in which the pedicels are themselves branched, so forming a loosely branching cluster of flowers.

■ panicled adjective arranged in or bearing a panicle L17.

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