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spathe
 

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Noun spathe has 1 sense
  1. spathe - a conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence
    --1 is a kind of     bract

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Spathe

Noun:

1. The large bract or sheath enclosing the inflorescence (cluster of flowers) of many plants, typically forming a showy or protective covering.

Example sentence: The spathe of the peace lily unfurled to reveal a beautiful white flower.

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Verb:

1. To wrap or enclose something in the manner of a spathe.

Example sentence: The caterpillar spathe itself in a cocoon for its transformation.

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