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English word calamus comes from Ancient Greek κάλαμος

κάλαμος (Ancient Greek)

calamus (Latin)

(by extension) an object made from a reed, such as a pen, arrow, or fishing rod. (of plants) a stalk, straw, blade. A reed, cane. The hollow arm of a candelabrum.

calamus (English)

A quill.. The sweet flag, Acorus calamus.

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