English Explanatory Dictionary

spicate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having the form of a spike, or ear; arranged in a spike or spikes.

Pronunciation

/ˈspaɪkeɪt/

Word forms

spicate more spicate most spicate spicated

Etymology

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

Derived words

spicately unispicate
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