Synonyms for acanthus
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Noun
1. Bear's breeches — A member of the genus Acanthus of herbaceous prickly plants with toothed leaves, (family Acanthaceae, order…
Definitions
- n. 1
A member of the genus Acanthus of herbaceous prickly plants with toothed leaves, (family Acanthaceae, order Lamiales (formerly Scrophulariales)) found in the south of Europe, Asia Minor, and India.
Related words
- Word family
- acantha
Forms
- Plural
- acanthuses
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| acanthus | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.