#1 calamus n. any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes. wn
#2 calamus n. the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally. wn
#3 calamus n. [sweet flag, sweet calamus, myrtle flag, flagroot, Acorus calamus] perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots. wn
#4 calamus n. [Calamus, genus Calamus] a genus of Sparidae. wn
#5 calamus n. [quill, shaft] the hollow spine of a feather. wn
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