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calamus

cal·a·mus [ ˈka-lə-məs]

calamus

noun

[ˈka-lə-məs]

plural calami\ ˈka-lə-ˌmī , -ˌmē \

Definition of calamus

b : the aromatic peeled and dried rhizome of the sweet flag that is the source of a carcinogenic essential oil

2 : the hollow basal portion of a feather below the vane : quill

First Known Use of calamus

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for calamus

Latin, reed, reed pen, from Greek kalamos — more at haulm

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