spike vs capitulum

capitulum vs spike

spike and capitulum both are nouns.

spike is a verb but capitulum is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spike	Yes	No	Yes	No
capitulum	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, spike and capitulum are synonyms defined as:

spike and capitulum: fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

Other synonyms of spike include ear.

spike (noun)	capitulum (noun)
sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes	a dense cluster of flowers or foliage
a large stout nail	fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object	an arrangement of leafy branches forming the top or head of a tree
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
a transient variation in voltage or current
a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

spike (verb)	capitulum (verb)
add alcohol to (beverages)
bring forth a spike or spikes
manifest a sharp increase
pierce with a sharp stake or point
secure with spikes
stand in the way of

Difference between spike and capitulum

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