acanthus
1. [ noun ] (botany) any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
Related terms: herb bear's_breech genus_Acanthus
Similar spelling:   Acanthurus
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  aconite
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  Acanthaceae
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