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‖ Acorus|ˈækərəs|
[L., = Gr. ἄκορος, Dioscorides.]
A genus of Endogenous plants (family Orontiaceae), of which the native Eng. species is the Sweet Flag or Galingale (Acorus Calamus), formerly used, from its aromatic odour when bruised, for strewing on floors and in churches; and still employed to flavour beer, etc.
1714French Bk. of Rates 88 Acorus per 100 Weight. |
