Definition of calamus
English to English noun - any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes
source: WordNet 3.0 - the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally
source: WordNet 3.0 - perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots
source: WordNet 3.0 - a genus of Sparidae
source: WordNet 3.0 - the hollow spine of a feather
source: WordNet 3.0 - The indian cane, a plant of the Palm family. It furnishes the common rattan. See Rattan, and Dragon's blood.
source: Webster 1913
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