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sweet flag Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A tall, perennial wetland plant (Acorus calamus) of the family Acoraceae, native to Eurasia and North America, having aromatic sword-shaped leaves and bearing a dense, greenish-yellow cylindrical spike of tiny blossoms (spadix) emerging from the side of a leaf-like stem.
Usage Example
"Stands of calamus grew along the muddy banks of the pond, releasing a citrusy fragrance whenever their leaves were crushed."
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calamus
• noun (Context 2)
The spicy, fragrant rhizome (underground stem) of the sweet flag plant, historically candied as a confection or dried and ground for use in perfumery, bitters, and traditional herbal medicine.
Usage Example
"The apothecary's shelf held jars of dried calamus, prized for its warm, cinnamon-like aroma."
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calamus
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