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spathae

spathae is the plural of spatha.

Meaning of spatha

Noun

spatha (plural spathas or spathae)

  1. (historical) A type of straight sword originating from the first-century Roman Empire. It was worn typically by cavalry officers and is a long version of the left shaped gladius.
  2. Synonym of spathe.
    Synonyms:
    spathe

Questions about spathae

What is spathae the plural of?
Spathae is the plural of spatha.

Words near spathae in the dictionary

  1. spatfalls
  2. spath
  3. spatha
  4. spathaceous
  5. spathaceously
  6. spathae
  7. spathal
  8. Spathari
  9. spathas
  10. spathate
  11. spathe

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