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Acanthus

(n.) A genus of herbaceous prickly plants, found in the south of Europe, Asia Minor, and India; bear's-breech.


Acanthus - Other Definitions

  • (n.) A genus of herbaceous prickly plants, found in the south of Europe, Asia Minor, and India; bear's-breech.

  • (n.) An ornament resembling the foliage or leaves of the acanthus (Acanthus spinosus); -- used in the capitals of the Corinthian and Composite orders.

Acanthus - 3 Partial Matches Found (Page 1 of 1)

Acanthus Acanthuses Gyracanthus
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