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[ Gr.spathe, and Lat. bat is = a ray.] [SPATHE.] Palæont .: A genus of Rhinobatidæ, from the Oõlite. It is closely allied to, if not identical with, Rhino bat us. spăth-ô-dăc-těl-ŭs, s. [Gr. spathe, and dakty los a finger.] [SPATHE.] Palæont .: A genus of Clupeide, from Tertiary Swi formations. spa-tho-de-a, s. [ Gr.spathē, and eidos =form. From the form of the calyx.] [SPATHE.] Bot.: A genus of Bignoniacese. Tall trees from the tropics of Asia and Africa, having the leaves unequally pinnate, the inflorescence in panicles, the calyx spathaceous, and bright orange or purple flowers.