Definition

A type of climbing palm plant found mainly in tropical Asia, known for its strong and flexible stems that are used to make rattan. It can also refer to the underground stem of the sweet flag plant, which is used in perfumes.

Example

The artisan crafted beautiful furniture from the rattan sourced from the calamus plant.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of calamus?

Yeah, I think it's some kind of plant, right?

Exactly! It has these interesting uses in perfumery.

That sounds fascinating! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Calamus → It originates from Latin 'calamus' (meaning reed or pen). The word refers to a reed used for writing, which is why it is associated with writing instruments.

Memory Tip

Imagine a reed being used as a pen — that's how 'calamus' connects to writing.

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