Clinanthium

kli-nan'-the-um, s. the part of a composite plant on which the small flowers are situated [Bot.] (Gr. klino, a bed, and anthos, a flower.) ] confirm; to grasp tightly; to close firmly: s. a grip; a holdfast; a word with a double meaning; apun; an ambiguity (Ger. klinken, to rivet).