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Noun: acanthus (acanthi)  u'kan-thus
  1. Any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes, white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated

Derived forms: acanthi

Type of: herb, herbaceous plant

Part of: genus Acanthus

Encyclopedia: Acanthus, son of Autonous

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Acanthoscelides
Acanthoscelides obtectus
acanthosis
acanthosis nigricans
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Acanthuridae
Acanthurus
Acanthurus chirurgus
acanthus
acanthus family
Acanthus mollis
acapnia
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Acapulco
Acapulco de Juarez
Acapulco gold
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