acanthus
noun
any of several plants of the genus Acanthus, of the Mediterranean region, having spiny or toothed leaves and showy, white or purplish flowers.
acanthi
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pluralof acanthus.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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On a higher level grow broad-leaved acanthi and wild artichokes, and thick festoons of cactus hang down from the top of the rock and shade the entrances to the grottoes.
From Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe by S. (Sabine) Baring-Gould
