acanthBot.|əˈkænθ| Also 7 acante. [a. Fr.acanthe; ad. L. acanthus.] = acanthus. 1662Gerbier Principles 5 The Corinthian Heads to represent a Basket with Acante Leaves.1866Lindley & Moore Treas.Bot. 6 The genuine acanths, formerly called Brancursines, are emollient.