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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun In Australia, Calamus australis, a strong, climbing palm, with stems several hundred feet long and less than an inch in thickness. Its long leaves and tendrils are covered with sharp, recurved spines and make it a serious obstacle to travelers.

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