Noun: acanthus (acanthi) u'kan-thus
- Any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes, white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
"The classical column was adorned with carved acanthus leaves"
Derived forms: acanthi
Type of: herb, herbaceous plant
Part of: genus Acanthus
Encyclopedia: Acanthus, son of Autonous