definition of
[Calamus]

[1] #1 Calamus n. [calamus] any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes. wn

[2] #2 Calamus n. [calamus] the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally. wn

[3] #3 Calamus n. [sweet flag, calamus, sweet calamus, myrtle flag, flagroot, Acorus calamus] perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots. wn

[4] #4 Calamus n. [genus Calamus] a genus of Sparidae. wn

[5] #5 Calamus n. [quill, calamus, shaft] the hollow spine of a feather. wn