spathe

/speɪð/
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Other forms: spathes

Definitions of spathe
  1. noun
    a conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence
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    type of:
    bract
    a modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence
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