acanthus
pronunciation
How to pronounce acanthus in British English:
UK [əˈkænθəs]
How to pronounce acanthus in American English:
US [ə'kænθəs]
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- Noun:
- any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
Word Origin
- acanthus (n.)
- 1660s, from Latin acanthus, from Greek akanthos, from ake "point, thorn" (see acrid) + anthos "flower" (see anther). So called for its large spiny leaves. A conventionalized form of the leaf is used in Corinthian capitals.
Example
- 1. Conclusion acanthus ilicifolius l. has activity of antioxdant .
- 2. William morris acanthus leaves , wild rose on crimson background , william , morris .
- 3. Progress in the research on chemical constituents and pharmacologic activities of acanthus .