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Definition of spathe
: a sheathing bract or pair of bracts partly enclosing an inflorescence and especially a spadix on the same axis the spathe of the calla lily
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The spathe on the corpse flower is striped green and white on the outside and a meaty red within.
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Origin and Etymology of spathe
New Latin spatha, from Latin, broadsword — more at spade
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