English Explanatory Dictionary

spath

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any plant of the genus Spathiphyllum of peace lilies.
noun
  1. Archaic form of spathe.
name
  1. A small village in Uttoxeter Rural parish, East Staffordshire district, Staffordshire, England (OS grid ref SK0835).

Pronunciation

/spæθ/

Word forms

spath spaths

Etymology

From New Latin, shortening of the genus name Spathiphyllum, from Ancient Greek σπάθη (spáthē, “blade”) + φύλλον (phúllon, “leaf”).

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