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Spadix
Translation of "spadix" into Russian
spadix
Noun
UK
/ˈspeɪdɪks/
US
/ˈspeɪdɪks/
spadix
spadices pl
spadixes pl
The spadix of the plant was covered in small flowers.
Спадикс растения был покрыт маленькими цветами.
Definitions
spadix
Noun
UK
/ˈspeɪdɪks/
US
/ˈspeɪdɪks/
A type of inflorescence characterized by a fleshy spike, often surrounded by a spathe, found in plants such as the arum family.
The spadix of the peace lily is surrounded by a large white spathe, making it a popular houseplant.
In zoology, a specialized reproductive organ in certain cephalopod mollusks, formed from modified tentacles and used to transfer spermatophores to the female.
The male nautilus employs its spadix to convey spermatophores during mating.