spathe

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A large bract that envelops or subtends a whole inflorescence, typically a spadix.
    — All the joints and angles are coffered with strips of split rattan sewn neatly on. The lid is covered with the brown leathery spathe of the Areca palm, which is impervious to water, and the whole box is neat, strong, and well finished.

词形变化

spathes plural

词源

From Latin spatha, from Ancient Greek σπάθη (spáthē, “blade”). Doublet of epee, spatha, and spade.
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