acanthus
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ornamental motif based on a characteristic Mediterranean plant with jagged leaves, Acanthus spinosus
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Composite capital with acanthus leaves The acanthus (Ancient Greek: ἄκανθος) is one of the most common plant forms used to make foliage ornament and decoration in the architectural tradition emanating from Greece and Rome.
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