acanthus /ə-kanˈthəs/

1. Any plant of the prickly-leaved genus Acanthus, esp A. spinosus or A. mollis
2. A conventionalized representation of an acanthus leaf, as in Corinthian capitals

acanthˈ noun (obsolete)

Acanthus

acanthˈa noun

1. A thorn, prickle
2. A spiny growth or body part

Acanthāˈceae /ak-/ plural noun

The acanthus family, related to the figworts

acanthāˈceous adjective

1. Prickly
2. Of the Acanthaceae

Acanthamoeˈba noun (medicine)

A protozoan living in tapwater, which may cause keratitis in contact lens wearers

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