Associations to the word «Calamus»

Wiktionary

CALAMUS, noun. The sweet flag, Acorus calamus.
CALAMUS, noun. A quill.
CALAMUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Sparidae   — certain porgies.
CALAMUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Arecaceae   — certain rattan palms.

Dictionary definition

CALAMUS, noun. Any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes.
CALAMUS, noun. The aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally.
CALAMUS, noun. Perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots.
CALAMUS, noun. A genus of Sparidae.
CALAMUS, noun. The hollow spine of a feather.

Wise words

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