Bot. also 7 acante. [a. Fr. acanthe; ad. L. ACANTHUS.] = ACANTHUS.
1662. Gerbier, Principles, 5. The Corinthian Heads to represent a Basket with Acante Leaves.
1866. Lindley & Moore, Treas. Bot., 6. The genuine acanths, formerly called Brancursines, are emollient.
