See Also: antho-(dictionary)

antho- (iou)



antho- combining form of Greek anthos flower: see -O-.
an'thography noun (rare) scientific description of flowers L19.
antho'mania noun an extravagant passion for flowers L18.
antho'maniac noun (rare) a person with anthomania M19.
an'thophilous adjective (of insects etc.) frequenting flowers L19.
anthophore noun (Botany) a stalk which raises the receptacle above the calyx M19.
antho'xanthin noun (Chemistry) any yellow flavonoid pigment found in plants M19.