{ } a. [ L. spicatus, p. p. of spicare furnish with spikes, or ears, fr. spica a spike, or ear. ] (Bot.) Having the form of a spike, or ear; arranged in a spike or spikes. Lee. [ 1913 Webster ]
[きんぎょも, kingyomo] (n) (1) (col) (See 穂咲の総藻) Eurasian water milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum); (2) aquatic plants such as hornwort that are commonly used in goldfish tanks, etc.