calamus
- noun
- /ˈkæləməs/
- Specialized
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- The herbalist recommended a tincture made from calamus to soothe her digestive discomfort.
Examples
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Many cultures have valued calamus for its supposed medicinal properties throughout history.
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Dried calamus is sometimes included in traditional remedies for its aromatic quality.
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The calamus plant grows in wetland areas around the world.
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Do you know where I can find calamus roots?
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In traditional medicine, the root of calamus is often used for its aromatic properties.
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The herbalist recommended calamus for its potential health benefits and flavor-enhancing qualities.
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Many people enjoy adding calamus to herbal teas for its distinctive scent and flavor.
Synonyms
A marsh plant with long swordlike leaves and fragrant roots used in medicine
A marsh plant with long pointed leaves and roots that have a strong smell
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
Compounds
- Specialized
A tall spiny climbing palm from northeast Queensland, Australia, with long stems used for weaving
- Specialized
A fragrant oil from the calamus root used in perfumes that may cause cancer
- Specialized
A marsh plant with long swordlike leaves and fragrant roots used in medicine
A marsh plant with long leaves and sweet-smelling roots used for flavoring and medicine
Surface Forms
Etymology
Calamus for the sweet flag plant comes from the same Greek kalamos meaning 'reed', and people long ago valued its strong-smelling root for medicine and flavor. That's why the aromatic root and the marsh plant kept the name calamus.
