Italian Meaning of acanthus

acanto

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Definitions and Meaning of acanthus in English

Wordnet

acanthus (n)

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

Webster

acanthus (n.)

A genus of herbaceous prickly plants, found in the south of Europe, Asia Minor, and India; bear's-breech.

An ornament resembling the foliage or leaves of the acanthus (spinosus); -- used in the capitals of the Corinthian and Composite orders.

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acanto

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

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acanthurus chirurgus => Pesce chirurgo blu, acanthurus => pesci chirurgo, acanthuridae => Pesci chirurgo, acanthous => spinoso, acanthotic => acantotico,