Associations to the word «Spathe»

Wiktionary

SPATHE, noun. (botany) A large bract that envelops or subtends a whole inflorescence, typically a spadix.

Dictionary definition

SPATHE, noun. A conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras