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spathe Definition

spathe (spāt̸h)

noun

a large, leaflike part or pair of such parts enclosing a flower cluster (esp. a spadix)

Etymology: ModL spatha < L, a flat blade: see spade

spathe Related Forms
spathed (spāt̸hd) adjective

Browse dictionary entries near spathe

  1. spathaceous
  2. spate
  3. spatchcock
  4. spat
  5. spastic paralysis
  6. spastic
  7. spasmodic
  8. spasm
  9. sparteine
  10. Spartan
  1. spathic
  2. spathose
  3. spathulate
  4. spatial
  5. spatial diversity
  6. spatiotemporal
  7. spatter
  8. spatterdash
  9. spatterdock
  10. spatula