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acanthus Synonyms

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• noun (Context 1)

A stylized architectural ornamentation mimicking the foliage of the acanthus plant, most notably used to decorate the bell-shaped capitals of columns in the Corinthian and Composite orders of classical architecture.

Usage Example

"The ruined Greek temple still displayed magnificent motif carvings delicately curling around the tops of its marble columns."

Strong
motif
Weak
ornament

• Nearby Words

abyssinian
acacia
acai
acanthus
acara
accelerometer
accentor

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Acanthus. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/acanthus
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