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Thyrse

Definition:

A thyrse refers to a dense, compact cluster of flowers or fruits arranged along a central stem in botany. It is a botanical inflorescence characterized by a determinate main axis with secondary axes growing from it that terminate in flowers or fruits.

Sense 1 - Botany:

In botany, a thyrse is an inflorescence arrangement where the main axis forms a compact cluster, and smaller axes extend from it, each bearing individual flowers or fruits.

Example sentence: The inflorescence of the lilac plant consists of a thyrse, with numerous fragrant flowers closely packed together.

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Sense 2 - Roman mythology:

In Roman mythology, a thyrse refers to a staff or wand carried by Dionysus (Bacchus), the god of wine and revelry. It was usually depicted as a long staff topped with a pine cone or ivy leaves.

Example sentence: During the festival of Dionysus, the participants would adorn themselves with ivy wreaths and carry a thyrse as a symbol of the god.

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