ACANTHUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: 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
Categories: Herb, Herbaceous plant
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "acanthus" comes from Ancient Greek ἄκανθος, which was borrowed from Latin acanthus.
🧩 Fun Fact
Ancient Greek had multiple words for concepts English expresses with just one, showing different cultural priorities.