spath

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

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10
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10
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5
Pronunciation
/spæθ/(US)

Definition of spath

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (informal)Any plant of the genus Spathiphyllum of peace lilies.
    “Besides the aforementioned field study, in vitro uptake of triclosan, hydrocinnamic acid, tonalide, ibuprofen, naproxen and clofibric acid by lettuce (Lactuca sativa L) and spath (Spathiphyllum spp.) was investigated by the same research group [139] in order to evaluate the reuse of treated wastewater for irrigation of agricultural crops.”
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noun

  1. (informal)Any plant of the genus Spathiphyllum of peace lilies.
    “Besides the aforementioned field study, in vitro uptake of triclosan, hydrocinnamic acid, tonalide, ibuprofen, naproxen and clofibric acid by lettuce (Lactuca sativa L) and spath (Spathiphyllum spp.) was investigated by the same research group [139] in order to evaluate the reuse of treated wastewater for irrigation of agricultural crops.”
  2. (alt-of, archaic)Archaic form of spathe.

name

  1. A small village in Uttoxeter Rural parish, East Staffordshire district, Staffordshire, England (OS grid ref SK0835).

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Etymology

From New Latin, shortening of the genus name Spathiphyllum, from Ancient Greek σπάθη (spáthē, “blade”) + φύλλον (phúllon, “leaf”).

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