"spicose" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more spicose [comparative], most spicose [superlative]
Etymology: From Latin spica (“a spike or ear”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|spica||a spike or ear}} Latin spica (“a spike or ear”) Head templates: {{en-adj}} spicose (comparative more spicose, superlative most spicose)
  1. (botany) Having spikes or ears like those of corn. Categories (topical): Botany
    Sense id: en-spicose-en-adj-TSQapnGe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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