Word: acanthus
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
can
thus
Definition: An ornament resembling the foliage or leaves of Acanthus spinosus, used in the capitals of the Corinthian and composite orders.
Morphemes:
Affix: acanthus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An ornament resembling the foliage or leaves of Acanthus spinosus, used in the capitals of the Corinthian and composite orders.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀκή
Language: grc
Decoded: ake
Meaning: thorn
Affix: ἄνθος
Language: grc
Decoded: anthos
Meaning: flower