Definition of acanthus

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • acanthus is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • acanthus is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • acanthus is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of acanthus


  • any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated (noun)

See definition of acanthus in Merriam Webster