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Acantha

A name of Latinized origin meaning "thorn, prickle".

OriginLatinized
PronunciationEnglish /ə.ˈkæn.θə/
Usage languagesGreek Mythology

Meaning and history

Latinized form of Greek Ἄκανθα (Akantha), meaning "thorn" or "prickle"; in Greek legend, she was a nymph loved by Apollo.

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