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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 ›