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Acanthus
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What's The Definition Of Acanthus?
[n] any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
Synonyms | Synonyms for Acanthus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Acanthus: See Also | Acanthus mollis | bear's breech | bear's breeches | genus Acanthus | herb | herbaceous plant | sea holly Acanthus In Webster's Dictionary \A*can"thus\, n.; pl. E. {Acanthuses}, L. {Acanthi}.
[L., from Gr. ?. Cf. {Acantha}.]
1. (Bot.) A genus of herbaceous prickly plants, found in the
south of Europe, Asia Minor, and India; bear's-breech.
2. (Arch.) An ornament resembling the foliage or leaves of
the acanthus ({Acanthus spinosus}); -- used in the
capitals of the Corinthian and Composite orders.
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