Definitions for acanthus

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acanthus a·can·thus

Spelling: [uh-kan-thuh s]

IPA: /əˈkæn θəs/

Acanthus is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 253 anagrams from letters in acanthus (aachnstu).

Definitions for acanthus

noun

1. any of several plants of the genus Acanthus, of the Mediterranean region, having spiny or toothed leaves and showy, white or purplish flowers. Compare acanthus family.
2. an architectural ornament, as in the Corinthian capital, resembling the leaves of this plant.

Origin of acanthus

1610-20; New Latin, Latin Greek ákanthos bear's-foot

Examples for acanthus

acanthus is stated by astrologers to be under the dominion of the Moon.

In Italy the name of Branca orsina is given to the acanthus.

The bellflower, urn, festoons, and acanthus were all favorites of his for decoration.

This basket happened to be placed just above the root of an acanthus.

The acanthus leaf was the inspiration of the architect who built the Acropolis.

The 519 shape of the acanthus leaves is not that characteristic of the pre-Roman period.

Theocritus speaks of a prize cup as having a crust of soft acanthus.

These resolutions were passed, and the deputies from acanthus rose again.

He laughed, and tapped her shoulder twice with the acanthus spray.

acanthus carduifolius is the choicest camel-fodder in the desert.