calamus
1. [ noun ] (biology,zoology) a genus of Sparidae
Synonyms: genus_Calamus
Related terms: fish_genus Sparidae sheepshead_porgy
2. [ noun ] (botany) perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots
Synonyms: sweet_calamus myrtle_flag flagroot Acorus_calamus sweet_flag
Related terms: marsh_plant Acorus calamus_oil
3. [ noun ] (botany) the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally
Related terms: root sweet_flag
4. [ noun ] (botany) any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes
Related terms: palm lawyer_cane rattan genus_Calamus
5. [ noun ] (zoology) the hollow shaft of a feather
Synonyms: shaft quill
Related terms: rib feather
Similar spelling:   Callens