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spadix Definition

spa·dix (spā′diks)

noun pl. -·dixes or -·di·ces′spā′də sēz′, spā dī′sēz

a fleshy spike of tiny flowers, usually enclosed in a spathe

Etymology: ModL < L, a palm branch broken off together with the fruit, date-brown color < Gr < IE base *spē-, to pull > span

spadix Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • call: The spathe wraps around itself to form a space that encloses a spherical head of flowers, called a spadix ( figure 2 ).