calathus
[ kal-uh-thuhs ]
Origin of calathus
1<Latin <Greek kálathos
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British Dictionary definitions for calathus
calathus
/ (ˈkæləθəs) /
nounplural -thi (-ˌθaɪ)
a vase-shaped basket represented in ancient Greek art, used as a symbol of fruitfulness
Origin of calathus
1C18: from Latin, from Greek kalathos
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