CALAMUS

• (noun) the hollow spine of a feather

  synonyms : quill , shaft

• (noun) a genus of Sparidae

  synonyms : genus calamus

• (noun) perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots

  synonyms : acorus calamus , flagroot , myrtle flag , sweet calamus , sweet flag

• (noun) the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally

• (noun) any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes

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