calamus

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In the garden grow "an orchard of pomegranates . . . spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense".

From The Guardian • Jan. 29, 2011

At their bases these rudimentary barbs meet to form the calamus.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various

He will not let me buy a bit of candied calamus unless the boy is under ten, he is so afraid I shall be looked at.

From A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia by Douglas, Amanda Minnie

In seven large bowls he places calamus, cedarwood, and incense.

From The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria by Jastrow, Morris

Originally the calamus grew in a limited area and was difficult to obtain.

From Construction Work for Rural and Elementary Schools by McGaw, Virginia