Definition of Spathe

1. Noun. A conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence.

Generic synonyms: Bract

Definition of Spathe

1. n. 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.

Definition of Spathe

1. a leaflike organ of certain plants [n -S] : SPATHAL, SPATHED, SPATHOSE [adj]

Medical Definition of Spathe

1. A large bract ensheathing an inflorescence. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spathe

spat
spatangoid
Spatangoida
spatangoidea
spatangus
spatchcock
spate
spates
spatfall
spatfalls
spatha
spathaceous
spathal
spathal
spathe (current term)
spathe (current term)
spathed
spathed
spathella
spathes
spathe flower
spathic
spathic
spathiphyllum
spathose
spathose
spathous
spathulate
spathulate
spatia

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