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1. calamus - noun

· any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes

Hypernym(s): palm, palm_tree




2. calamus - noun

· the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally

Hypernym(s): root




3. calamus - noun

· perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots

Synonym(s): sweet_flag, sweet_calamus, myrtle_flag, flagroot, Acorus_calamus

Hypernym(s): marsh_plant, bog_plant, swamp_plant




4. calamus - noun

· a genus of Sparidae

Synonym(s): Calamus, genus_Calamus

Hypernym(s): fish_genus




5. calamus - noun

· the hollow spine of a feather

Synonym(s): quill, shaft

Hypernym(s): rib





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