calamus scriptorius

[ kăl′ə-məs skrĭp-tôr′ē-əs ]

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The inferior reedlike part of the rhomboid fossa of the fourth ventricle of the brain.Arantius' ventricle

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Words nearby calamus scriptorius

Dan, and Greece, and Mosel have set forth in thy marts wrought iron: stacte, and calamus were in thy market.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
The pen (calamus) was made of a reed brought to a point and cleft much as our quill pens are.
The Private Life of the Romans|Harold Whetstone Johnston
Then follow other articles of commerce: bright iron, cassia, calamus and precious cloths for chariots.
The Prophet Ezekiel|Arno C. Gaebelein
Dan also and Javan going to and fro occupied in thy fairs: bright iron, cassia, and calamus, were in thy market.
The Prophet Ezekiel|Arno C. Gaebelein

It loves the roots of several species of nymphae, but its favourite is calamus root (calamus or acorus aromaticus).
The Hunters' Feast|Mayne Reid