| acanthus | Origin: L, from Gr. Cf. Acantha. 1. <botany> A genus of herbaceous prickly plants, found in the south of Europe, Asia Minor, and India; bear's-breech. 2. An ornament resembling the foliage or leaves of the acanthus (Acanthus spinosus); used in the capitals of the Corinthian and Composite orders. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| acanthus | any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers |
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| acanthus | widely distributed herbs and shrubs and trees |
| acanthus | widely cultivated southern European acanthus with whitish purple-veined flowers |
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