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spadix

Noun

spa=dix

WORDNET DICTIONARY

spadix(n = noun.plant) - the fleshy axis of a spike often surrounded by a spathe;

is a part of spike

spadix, n. [L., a palm branch broken off, with its fruit, Gr. .].

A fleshy spike of flowers, usually inclosed in a leaf called a spathe. [1913 Webster]
A special organ of the nautilus, due to a modification of the posterior tentacles. [1913 Webster]

spadix, n. (pl. spadices) Bot. a spike of flowers closely arranged round a fleshy axis and usu. enclosed in a spathe.

Derivative

spadiceous adj.

Etymology

L f. Gk, = palm-branch