Skip to main content
Calamus

Calamus

9.9
A small fish often caught for food that lives near reefs in the western Atlantic
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Calamus
  • The species within Calamus are popular among anglers for their tasty flesh.

Examples

  • Several types of Calamus inhabit the reefs along the Florida coast.

  • Have you ever caught a Calamus while fishing?

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species in the genus Calamus during their expedition.

  • The Calamus fish are popular among anglers.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species in the genus Calamus during their expedition.

  • Several types of Calamus inhabit the reefs along the Florida coast.

  • The species within Calamus are popular among anglers for their tasty flesh.

Synonyms

genus Calamus
vsCalamus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish like porgies found in the western Atlantic

is identical in meaning but uses a more general adverb and lowercase region

Compounds

Calamus australis
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall spiny climbing palm from northeast Queensland, Australia, with long stems used for weaving

calamus oil
  • Specialized
9.9

A fragrant oil from the calamus root used in perfumes that may cause cancer

Calamus rotang
  • Specialized
9.9

A climbing palm with long flexible stems used to make walking canes

Acorus calamus
  • Specialized
9.6

A marsh plant with long swordlike leaves and fragrant roots used in medicine

genus Calamus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish like porgies found in the western Atlantic

genus Calamus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of climbing palm plants with spiny stems used for weaving

A marsh plant with long leaves and sweet-smelling roots used for flavoring and medicine

Surface Forms

Calamus singular
Calami plural

Etymology

The word Calamus comes from the Greek word kalamos, which means 'reed' or 'pen'. A helpful way to remember the fish genus Calamus is to picture a long, reed-like shape, which explains why scientists gave the fish that name.