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English noun: acanthus

1. acanthus (plant) any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated


Broader (hypernym)herb, herbaceous plant


Narrower (hyponym)Acanthus mollis, bear's breech, bear's breeches, sea holly


Member meronymgenus Acanthus









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