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acanthus

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

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Word length
8
Starts with
A
Ends with
S
Contains
CA
Scrabble score
13

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əˈkæn.θəs

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noun

  1. any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated

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