"spicate" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈspaɪkeɪt/ Forms: more spicate [comparative], most spicate [superlative]
Etymology: Latin spicatus, past participle of spicare (“to furnish with spikes, or ears”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|-}} Latin, {{lena}} Head templates: {{en-adj}} spicate (comparative more spicate, superlative most spicate)
  1. (botany) Having the form of a spike, or ear; arranged in a spike or spikes. Categories (topical): Botany Synonyms: spicated Derived forms: unispicate
    Sense id: en-spicate-en-adj-bl2BzxQt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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