definition of
calamus

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

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

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

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

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