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Term: Verticil

Description: A verticil refers to a whorl of leaves or flowers that radiate from a single point on a stem. It is commonly found in plants with a spiral arrangement of their leaves or flowers.

Sense 1: As a noun, verticil refers to a botanical structure consisting of a cluster of leaves or flowers arranged in a circular pattern.

Example sentence 1: The sunflower plant boasted vibrant yellow flowers arranged in a verticil at the top of its stem.

Example sentence 2: The pine tree's verticils of needles created a beautiful symmetrical pattern around its branches.

Sense 2: As a verb, verticil describes the act of forming or arranging leaves or flowers in a whorl-like pattern.

Example sentence 3: The gardener skillfully verticiled the daffodil bulbs, resulting in a stunning display of flowers.

Example sentence 4: To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the garden, the landscaper decided to verticil the ivy leaves on the trellis.

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