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spadix.

A fleshy spike (inflorescence) with reduced flowers, usually enclosed by a spathe, characteristic of aroids.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈspeɪdɪks/
  1. A fleshy spike (inflorescence) with reduced flowers, usually enclosed by a spathe, characteristic of aroids.

  2. A male sexual organ of certain cephalopods and hydrozoans (especially the nautilus), used to transfer sperm.

Where this word comes from

Via Latin spādīx from Ancient Greek σπᾱ́δῑξ (spā́dīx, “palm branch”).

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