Found 2 items, similar to spadices.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: spadices spadix n : the fleshy axis of a spike often surrounded by a spathe [also: spadices (pl)] spadices See spadix
English → English (gcide) Definition: Spadices Spadix \Spa"dix\, n.; pl. L. Spadices, E. Spadixes. [L., a palm branch broken off, with its fruit, Gr. ?.] 1. (Bot.) A fleshy spike of flowers, usually inclosed in a leaf called a spathe. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo["o]l.) A special organ of the nautilus, due to a modification of the posterior tentacles. [1913 Webster]