spathose

1 of 2

adjective (1)

spath·​ose
ˈspaˌthōs

spathose

2 of 2

adjective (2)

spath·​ose
ˈspāˌt͟hōs,
-thōs
variants or less commonly spathous
-t͟həs,
-thəs

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

spath + -ose

Adjective (2)

spathe + -ose or -ous

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“Spathose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spathose. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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