Associations to the word «Spicate»

Wiktionary

SPICATE, adjective. (botany) Having the form of a spike, or ear; arranged in a spike or spikes.

Dictionary definition

SPICATE, adjective. Having or relating to spikes; "spicate 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