spathe

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

spathe (plural spathes)

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

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin spatha, from Ancient Greek σπάθη (spáthē). Doublet of épée, which was inherited.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /spat/

Noun

spathe f (plural spathes)

  1. (botany) spathe

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