acanthus
US /əˈkæn.θəs/
UK /əˈkæn.θəs/
名詞
茛苕
a plant with large, spiny leaves, native to the Mediterranean region, whose leaves are imitated in classical architectural ornamentation
範例:
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The ancient Greek columns were decorated with carved acanthus leaves.
古希臘柱子裝飾著雕刻的茛苕葉。
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The garden featured a beautiful bed of flowering acanthus.
花園裡有一片美麗的開花茛苕。