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Webster 1913 Edition

Spathe

Spathe

,
Noun.
[L.
spatha
, Gr. [GREEK]: 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
.
☞ The name is also given to the several-leaved involucre of the iris and other similar plants.

Webster 1828 Edition

Spathe

SPATHE

,
Noun.
[L. spatha.] In botany, the calyx of a spadix opening or bursting longitudinally, in form of a sheath. It is also applied to the calyx of some flowers which have no spadix, as of narcissus, crocus, iris, &c.

Definition 2024

spathe

spathe

English

Noun

spathe ‎(plural spathes)

  1. (botany) A large bract that envelops or subtends a whole inflorescence, typically a spadix.

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Etymology

From Latin spatha, from Ancient Greek σπάθη (spathê) "blade".

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /speɪð/
  • Rhymes: -eɪð

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