Relating to or situated near a rachis or central axis.

The small axis that bears the florets in a spikelet, especially in grasses.

A secondary axis bearing florets in a grass spikelet.

Having tiny pits or spots on the surface.

Covered in or marked with glandular dots or spots.

Minutely or finely dotted.

A small dot or point.

Having a sharp, strong, or biting taste or smell; sharply pointed.

Covered with blister-like elevations or spots.

To suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning.