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spicate

spi·cate

UK/ˈspaɪkeɪt/ uncommon

adjective

1.

having or relating to spikes

  • “spicate inflorescence”

Origin

From Latin spicatus, past participle of spicare (“to furnish with spikes, or ears”).

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