acanthus 1
noundomain: plant
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
Hypernym
herb 1
noun
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
Member_meronym
genus Acanthus 1
noun
bear's breeches
EnglishHyponym
bear's breech 1
noun
widely cultivated southern European acanthus with whitish purple-veined flowers
Member_holonym
genus Acanthus 1
noun
bear's breeches
