spicate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective having or relating to spikes
    • spicate inflorescence

WordNet

Spi"cate, Spi"ca*ted adjective (Also<
  • Spicate
  • Spicated
)
Etymology
L. spicatus, p. p. of spicare furnish with spikes, or ears, fr. spica a spike, or ear.
Definitions
  1. (Bot.) Having the form of a spike, or ear; arranged in a spike or spikes. Lee.

Webster 1913