acanthus meaning

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acanthus (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.

Definition of acanthus

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

    Type of: herb

    Kinds: bear's breech

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AC · words ending in US · 8-letter words

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