n. [capitalized] [NL.] A genus of reed-like plants, natural order Marantaceœ, several species of which are known by the name of Indian shot, from their round, shining, hard, heavy seeds.n. The upright shaft or stem of any ornamental object or utensil, especially when of metal, as of a candlestick.n. Eccles., the pipe or tube by which the sacred wine was taken from the chalice. See calamus, 4.n. A linear measure in use in some parts of Italy.n. [capitalized] [NL.] A genus of lepidopterous insects.n. A name of the eland, Oreas canna.n. Cotton-grass, a plant of the genus Eriophorum.n. Cannot.