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Spathe

Spathe Meaning & Definition
Spathe Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Spathe?

[n] a conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence

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See Also | bract

Spathe In Webster's Dictionary

\Spathe\, n. [L. spatha, Gr. ?: cf. F. spathe. See {Spade} for digging.] (Bot.) A special involucre formed of one leaf and inclosing a spadix, as in aroid plants and palms. See the Note under {Bract}, and Illust. of {Spadix}. Note: The name is also given to the several-leaved involucre of the iris and other similar plants.

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