Spike \Spike\, n. [Cf. G. spieke, L. spica an ear of grain. See
{Spikenard}.] (Bot.)
Spike lavender. See {Lavender}.
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{Oil of spike} (Chem.), a colorless or yellowish aromatic oil
extracted from the European broad-leaved lavender, or
aspic ({Lavendula Spica}), used in artist's varnish and in
veterinary medicine. It is often adulterated with oil of
turpentine, which it much resembles.
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