n.; pl. L. Spadices E. Spadixes [ L., a palm branch broken off, with its fruit, Gr. &unr_;. ] 1. (Bot.) A fleshy spike of flowers, usually inclosed in a leaf called a spathe. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Zool.) A special organ of the nautilus, due to a modification of the posterior tentacles. [ 1913 Webster ]