calamus meaning and definition

CALAMUS noun

Definition of calamus (noun)

1. any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes
2. the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally
3. perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots
   • synonyms: Acorus calamus, flagroot, myrtle flag, sweet calamus, sweet flag
4. a genus of Sparidae
   • synonyms: genus Calamus
5. the hollow spine of a feather
   • synonyms: quill, shaft