English word calamus comes from Ancient Greek κάλαμος
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| κάλαμος | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| calamus | Latin (lat) | (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 (eng) | A quill.. The sweet flag, Acorus calamus. |