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Vocabulary Entry
spathe
|noun
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noun
A large, often leaf-like bract or flower structure that envelops the flower clusters in certain plants.
Example Sentences
"The spathe of the calla lily is often mistaken for a flower."
"During spring, the spathe of the arum plant emerges dramatically from the ground."
"Botanists admire the unique shape of the spathe in various tropical plants."