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Word: Calamus
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English (denoting a reed or an aromatic plant mentioned in the Bible): from Latin, from Greek kalamos. calamus (sense 1) dates from the mid 17th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkaləməs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the hollow lower part of the shaft of a feather, which lacks barbs; a quill.
Short Definition:hollow lower part of shaft of feather
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