άκανθα
See also: ἄκανθα
Greek
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἄκανθα (ákantha).
Noun
άκανθα • (ákantha) f (plural άκανθες)
- (literary) thorn
- (figuratively) obstacle
- (anatomy) sharp boney projection
- (archaeology, architecture) acanthus-like adornment (in Corinthian style)
Declension
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