Acorus calamus
- noun
- /ˈeɪkərəs ˈkæləməs/
- Specialized
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Acorus calamus
- The wetlands are home to Acorus calamus, valued for its fragrant roots and medicinal uses.
Examples
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In traditional herbal medicine, Acorus calamus is often used as a remedy for digestive issues.
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Researchers study extracts from Acorus calamus for their potential health benefits.
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The Acorus calamus is often found in wetlands.
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Many herbalists use Acorus calamus for its medicinal properties.
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In traditional herbal medicine, Acorus calamus is often used as a remedy for digestive issues.
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The wetlands are home to Acorus calamus, valued for its fragrant roots and medicinal uses.
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Researchers study extracts from Acorus calamus for their potential health benefits.
Synonyms
A marsh plant with long pointed leaves and roots that have a strong smell
A marsh plant with a sweet root used in medicine and flavoring
A marsh plant with long leaves and sweet-smelling roots used for flavoring and medicine
A plant that grows in wet places with long pointed leaves and strong smelling roots
A marsh plant with long swordlike leaves and fragrant roots
Surface Forms
Morphology
The binomial name is compositionally built from the genus 'Acorus' and the species epithet 'calamus', so its referent (the marsh plant/sweet flag) is directly derivable from the constituent meanings. Botanical Latin names are systematic and function as literal labels across languages, so a learner who knows both constituents would understand the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Acorus calamus comes from old words: Acorus may come from a word for 'cure' because people used the plant as a medicine, and calamus means 'reed' because its long, pointed leaves and roots look like reeds. So the name helps you remember it is a fragrant, reed-like plant used as a remedy.
