acanthus (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 20
def any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers
def native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
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Hypernym herb, herbaceous plant
Member holonym genus Acanthus
Hyponym bear's breech, bear's breeches, sea holly, Acanthus mollis
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Hyponym herb, herbaceous plant
Member meronym genus Acanthus
Hypernym bear's breech, bear's breeches, sea holly, Acanthus mollis

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