SPICA


Meaning of SPICA in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' sp ī -k ə

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural spi · cae \ - ˌ k ē \ or spicas

Etymology: Latin, ear of grain ― more at SPINE

Date: circa 1731

: a bandage that is applied in successive V-shaped crossings and is used to immobilize a limb especially at a joint

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.