Synonyms: calamus, shaft, quill
Definition: the hollow spine of a feather
Similar words: rib
Definition: a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
Synonyms: Calamus, genus Calamus
Definition: a genus of Sparidae
Similar words: fish genus
Definition: any of various genus of fish
Synonyms: Acorus calamus, flagroot, myrtle flag, sweet calamus, sweet flag, calamus
Definition: perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots
Similar words: marsh plant, bog plant, swamp plant
Definition: a semiaquatic plant that grows in soft wet land; most are monocots: sedge, sphagnum, grasses, cattails, etc; possibly heath
Synonyms: calamus
Definition: the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally
Similar words: root
Definition: (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
Synonyms: calamus
Definition: any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes
Similar words: palm, palm tree
Definition: any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves