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spike2

Pronunciation: /spʌɪk/

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Definition of spike

noun

Botany

a flower cluster formed of many flower heads attached directly to a long stem. Compare with cyme, raceme.

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting an ear of corn): from Latin spica (see spica)

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logomachy

/ ləˈgɒməki

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