SPATHES

Noun

spathes

plural of spathe

Anagrams

• Spaeths, passeth, shapest

Source: Wiktionary


SPATHE

Spathe, n. Etym: [L. spatha, Gr. spathe. See Spade for digging.] (Bot.)

Definition: A special involucre formed of one leaf and inclosing a spadix, as in aroid plants and palms. See the Note under Bract, and Illust. of Spadix.

Note: The name is also given to the several-leaved involucre of the iris and other similar plants.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

4 June 2025

LEND

(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.

coffee icon