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spikelet

/ˈspaɪk.lɛt/ noun · British & US
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What does spikelet mean?

noun

A small spike or spike-like structure, especially one forming part of a spike or a grain of grass or a cereal plant.

Example

"The botanist carefully examined the spikelet of the wheat plant."

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