umˈbelliform, a. rare—1.
[f. L. umbella (cf. above) + -iform. Cf. F. ombelliforme.]
Having the form of an umbel.
| 1891 Cent. Dict., Umbellate,..umbelliferous,..umbelliform. 1898 H. C. Porter tr. Strasburger's Bot. 544 The designation of the whole order as Umbellifloræ has reference to the umbelliform manner of branching displayed in the floral region. |