ananthous

[ uh-nan-thuhs, an-an- ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. having no flowers.

ananthous

/ ænˈænθəs /

adjective

1. (of higher plants) having no flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of ananthous¹

1865–70; < Greek ananth ( ḗs ) without flowers ( an- an- ¹ + anth ( ós ) flower + -ēs adj. suffix) + -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of ananthous¹

C19: from Greek ananthēs, from an- + anthos flower