spathaceus

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Latin

Etymology

From spatha (blade) +‎ -āceus from Ancient Greek σπάθη (spáthē).

Adjective

spathāceus (feminine spathācea, neuter spathāceum); first/second-declension adjective

  1. (New Latin, botany) furnished with or enclosed by a spathe; resembling a spathe

Declension

First/second-declension adjective.

Descendants

  • English: spathaceous