Spikelets Meaning

/ˈspaɪklɪts/
B2

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nounplural of spikelet

The grass has several small and green spikelets on the top.
A spikelet is the basic unit of a grass flower's structure.
The grass produces small spikelets containing seeds in late summer.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The wheat plant produces many small ____ that contain the ripe grains.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The grain is arranged in small clusters called ____ along the main stem of the wheat plant.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The wheat plant produces many small ____ that contain the ripe grains.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The grain is arranged in small clusters called ____ along the main stem of the wheat plant.

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