Noun Definition

calamus

1.Definition: a genus of Sparidae

Related Noun(s):genus calamus

Category: Animals

2.Definition: any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes

Category: Plants

3.Definition: perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots

Related Noun(s):acorus calamus, flagroot, myrtle flag, sweet calamus, sweet flag

Category: Plants

4.Definition: the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally

Category: Plants

5.Definition: the hollow spine of a feather

Related Noun(s):quill, shaft

Category: Animals