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spikelet
This term is a specialized botanical descriptor used primarily in the study of Poaceae and Cyperaceae. It describes the basic unit of the inflorescence, where the arrangement of glumes and florets creates a distinct, miniature spike. It is a technical term used in scientific descriptions and academic botany rather than in general conversation.
Because it refers to a specific biological structure, it is treated as a standard countable noun. It follows regular English pluralization rules, allowing for the description of multiple units within a single larger flower head or across different plant specimens.
Meanings
Examples
The biology teacher pointed to the spikelet on the wheat stalk.
Each spikelet contains several small flowers called florets.
Look closely at how the spikelets are arranged along the stem.
The wind carries pollen from the spikelet to neighboring plants.
I wonder if this specific grass species has a compressed spikelet.
The farmer examined the spikelet to check for signs of fungal infection.
A single spikelet can vary in size depending on the variety of rye.
The botanist carefully detached a spikelet for microscopic analysis.