acanthe

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See also: acanthé

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin acanthus, from Ancient Greek ἄκανθος (ákanthos).

Pronunciation

Noun

acanthe f (plural acanthes)

  1. acanthus, bear's breeches (any of various species of plants in the genus Acanthus of the Acanthaceae)
  2. Alternative form of feuille d’acanthe

Descendants

  • Romanian: acantă

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Latin

Noun

acanthe m

  1. vocative singular of acanthus