Meaning of the word acanthus in English
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acanthus
US /əˈkæn.θəs/
UK /əˈkæn.θəs/
Noun
a plant with large, spiny leaves, native to the Mediterranean region, whose leaves are imitated in classical architectural ornamentation
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The ancient Greek columns were decorated with carved acanthus leaves.
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The garden featured a beautiful bed of flowering acanthus.