acanthi
|a-can-thi|
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/əˈkænθaɪ/
(acanthus)
thorny plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acanthus' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akanthos', where 'akantha' meant 'thorn' or 'spine'.
Historical Evolution
'akanthos' transformed into the Latin word 'acanthus', and eventually became the modern English word 'acanthus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'thorny plant', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a plant with spiny leaves'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'acanthus', a plant with spiny leaves.
The garden was filled with acanthi, adding a touch of elegance.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/10 18:51