What is another word for cyme?
Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪm] (IPA) 
Cyme is a word that refers to a flat-topped or rounded inflorescence characterized by elongated flower stalks arranged along the central stem. The word cyme is derived from the Greek word kuma, which means "wave." Synonyms for cyme include umbrella, panicle, cluster, raceme, spike, and thyrse. An umbrella refers to an inflorescence that is flat-topped with all the flower stalks arising from a single point. A panicle is a type of inflorescence that has branched flower stalks. A cluster refers to a group of flowers that are arranged closely together. A raceme is a type of inflorescence with a central stem that bears unbranched flower stalks. A thyrse is a type of inflorescence in which the central stem is branched and the flowers are arranged in a conical shape.
