acanthus

/əˈkænθəs/
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Other forms: acanthuses; acanthi

Definitions of acanthus
  1. noun
    any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
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    types:
    Acanthus mollis, bear's breech, bear's breeches, sea holly
    widely cultivated southern European acanthus with whitish purple-veined flowers
    type of:
    herb, herbaceous plant
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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