ScienceSeptember 2, 2026
mitre
MY-ter
Definition
A tall, pointed, or dome-shaped headgear or cap, often worn by religious officials; here used to describe the rounded structure on top of the flower.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'mitra', meaning a headband or turban, which entered English through Latin and Old French.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the dome-shaped part of the devil flower's structure, which sits beneath the plant's horn-like projections.
A Newly Discovered ‘Devil Flower’ Hides Beneath the Forest Floor Before Emerging With Black Petals and Demon-Like Eyes
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