Word: spathes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: spathes
Definition: Plural of spathe; a conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence
Morphemes:
Affix: spathe
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A large bract that envelops or subtends a whole inflorescence, typically a spadix.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: spatha
Language: la
Decoded: spatha
PoS: Noun
Meaning: spatula, spattle
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).