'Spathe' definitions:

Definition of 'spathe'

From: WordNet
noun
A conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence

Definition of 'Spathe'

From: GCIDE
  • Spathe \Spathe\, n. [L. spatha, Gr. ?: 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: The name is also given to the several-leaved involucre of the iris and other similar plants. [1913 Webster]

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