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acanthus
noun[ C or U ]
uk /əˈkæn.θəs/ us /əˈkæn.θəs/pluralacanthus or acanthuses
a type of deciduous plant (= one that loses its leaves in autumn and grows new ones in the spring) that has large leaves and stems of purple and white flowers:
If you're planting acanthus, you need to remember that it can spread fast.
Acanthus are easy to raise from root cuttings.
Acanthuses need shade, or at least partial shade, to flourish.
Synonym
bear's breeches
I always find the alternative name for acanthus, Bear's breeches, to be a very amusing name for a plant.
The leaves of the acanthus often feature at the top of Corinthian columns.
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