Associations to the word «Spathe»

Wiktionary

SPATHE, noun. (botany) A large bract that envelops or subtends a whole inflorescence, typically a spadix.

Dictionary definition

SPATHE, noun. A conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke