Spadix

[speidiks]

(noun.) the fleshy axis of a spike often surrounded by a spathe.

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(n.) A fleshy spike of flowers, usually inclosed in a leaf called a spathe.

(n.) A special organ of the nautilus, due to a modification of the posterior tentacles.

Typist: Shelley

n. (bot.) a fleshy spike of flowers usually covered by a leaf called a spathe:—pl. Spādī′ces.—adjs. Spādic′eous Spad′icose.

Checker: Victoria