spathaceous

[ spuh-they-shuhs ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. of the nature of or resembling a spathe.
2. having a spathe.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spathaceous¹

1750–60; < New Latin spathāceus, equivalent to Latin spath ( a ) ( spathe ) + -āceus -aceous

Example Sentences

Inflorescences consist of spiciform racemes with spathaceous bracts; rachis is jointed.

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