spathe flower

/speɪð ˌflaʊər/
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Definitions of spathe flower
  1. noun
    any of various plants of the genus Spathiphyllum having a white or green spathe and a spike of fragrant flowers and often cultivated as an ornamental
    synonyms: peace lily, spathiphyllum
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    type of:
    flower
    a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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