calamuses

Meanings

Noun

• any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes
• the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally
• perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots
• a genus of Sparidae
• the hollow spine of a feather
• plural of calamus

Synonyms

Acorus calamus, Calamus, calamus, flagroot, genus Calamus, myrtle flag, quill, shaft, sweet calamus, sweet flag