Calamus
- noun
- Specialized
- The species within Calamus are popular among anglers for their tasty flesh.
Examples
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Several types of Calamus inhabit the reefs along the Florida coast.
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Have you ever caught a Calamus while fishing?
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Scientists recently discovered a new species in the genus Calamus during their expedition.
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The Calamus fish are popular among anglers.
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Scientists recently discovered a new species in the genus Calamus during their expedition.
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Several types of Calamus inhabit the reefs along the Florida coast.
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The species within Calamus are popular among anglers for their tasty flesh.
Synonyms
A group of sea fish like porgies found in the western Atlantic
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
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.