spathaceous

adjective

spa·​tha·​ceous
(ˈ)spā¦t͟hāshəs,
(ˈ)spā¦th-,
spəˈth-,
(ˈ)spa¦th-
: having a spathe : resembling a spathe

Word History

Etymology

spathe + -aceous

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“Spathaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spathaceous. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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