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Noun: spadix (spadices,spadixes)  spey-diks
  1. The fleshy axis of a spike often surrounded by a spathe
    "The spadix of the peace lily is surrounded by a white spathe"

Derived forms: spadixes, spadices

Type of: axis

Part of: spike

Encyclopedia: Spadix