Definition of spathes Spathes
We found 3 definitions of spathes from 2 different sources.
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What does spathes mean?
Wiktionary 
- spathes (Noun)
Plural of spathe.
Part of speech
š¤- spathes, noun, plural of spathe.
WordNet
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| spathe - a conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence |
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Wiktionary
- spathe (Noun)
A large bract that envelops or subtends a whole inflorescence, typically a spadix.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary š
- spathe (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.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary š
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spathe
spÄth, n. (bot.) a sheathing bract, which encloses one or more flowers, as in the narcissus.āadjs. SpathÄā²ceous, spathe-bearing; SpÄthed, having a spathe.ān. Spathilā²la, a secondary or diminutive spathe.āadjs. SpÄā²those, SpÄā²thous (bot.), having a spathe or sheath-like bract, bursting longitudinally. [L. spathaāGr. spathÄ, a broad blade.]
Part of speech
š¤- spathe, noun, singular of spathes.
