spadix
noun
spa·dix
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plural spadices\ ˈspā-də-ˌsēz
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Definition of spadix
: a floral spike with a fleshy or succulent axis usually enclosed in a spathe
Illustration of spadix
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Examples of spadix in a Sentence
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The tall center part, called the spadix, actually heats up to help disperse its distinct odor. — Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, "A “Stinky Corpse” Flower Has Arrived in Southern California and It’s Almost Ready to Bloom," 22 May 2019 Finally at peak bloom, the purple, velvety petal sheath opens up like an inverted umbrella to reveal the beige spadix at the center. — Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Stinky 'corpse flower' set to bloom at botanic garden," 15 Sep. 2017 The upward-facing maroon spadix resembles a bony finger. — Ciscoe Morris, The Seattle Times, "There’s a reason they call it a corpse flower," 31 May 2017 The yellowish-brown spadix can reach almost 6 feet tall. — Ciscoe Morris, The Seattle Times, "There’s a reason they call it a corpse flower," 31 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'spadix.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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