spadixes

Variant of spadix

spadix definition

spa·dix (spā′diks)

noun pl. spadixes -·dixes or spadices -·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

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