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calamus

/kal-uh-muhs/US // ˈkæl ə məs //UK // (ˈkæləməs) //

菖蒲,石菖蒲,水菖蒲,菖蒲树

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural cal·a·mi [kal-uh-mahy]. /ˈkæl əˌmaɪ/.

    • : the sweet flag, Acorus calamus.
    • : its aromatic root.
    • : any of various tropical Asian palms of the genus Calamus, some of which are a source of rattan.
    • : the hollow base of a feather; a quill.

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Examples

  • Dan, and Greece, and Mosel have set forth in thy marts wrought iron: stacte, and calamus were in thy market.

  • The pen (calamus) was made of a reed brought to a point and cleft much as our quill pens are.

  • Then follow other articles of commerce: bright iron, cassia, calamus and precious cloths for chariots.

  • Dan also and Javan going to and fro occupied in thy fairs: bright iron, cassia, and calamus, were in thy market.

  • It loves the roots of several species of nymphae, but its favourite is calamus root (calamus or acorus aromaticus).