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
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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.
Synonyms & Antonyms
as inquill
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).
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