Calamus (DTP)
WordNet
noun
(1) The hollow spine of a feather
(2) A genus of Sparidae
(3) Perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots
(4) The aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally
(5) Any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes
WiktionaryText
Noun
calamus
- sweet flag, acorus calamus
- A garden inclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed. Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with spikenard, Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices (Song of Solomon 4:12-14, KJV)
- a quill