camus Synonyms
Another word for camus
• noun (Context 1)
A North American perennial herb of the genus Camassia (family Asparagaceae), native to western meadows, bearing tall racemes of star-shaped blue, purple, or white blossoms and producing an edible bulb; camas.
• noun (Context 2)
The starchy, edible underground bulb of the camas plant (genus Camassia), traditionally slow-roasted or steamed as a staple root vegetable by Indigenous peoples of western North America.
"Pit-roasting the camas for two days converts its complex carbohydrates into a sweet, nutritious food source."
• noun (Context 3)
(archaic) A light, loose gown, tunic, or chemise made of silk or linen.
"The noblewoman wore a silken camis embroidered with gold thread beneath her heavy velvet mantle."
• adjective (Context 4)
(archaic) Flat, low, or concave, especially in reference to a person's nose; pug-nosed.
"In Renaissance portraiture, the jester was frequently depicted with a flat-nosed profile and a mischievous grin."
Opposites of camus
The opposite of camus shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: