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anthemion
[an-
thee
-mee-
uh
n]
/ænˈθi mi ən/
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noun
,
plural
anthemia
[an-
thee
-mee-
uh
]
/ænˈθi mi ə/
(
Show IPA
)
1.
an ornament of floral forms in a flat radiating cluster, as in architectural decoration, vase painting, etc.
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Also called
honeysuckle ornament
.
Origin of
anthemion
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Greek
1860-1865
1860-65;
<
Greek
anthémion,
equivalent to
ánthem(on
) flower +
-ion
diminutive suffix; see
antho-
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British Dictionary definitions for
anthemia
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anthemion
/
ænˈθiːmɪən
/
noun
(
pl
)
-mia
(
-mɪə
)
1.
a floral design, used esp in ancient Greek and Roman architecture and decoration, usually consisting of honeysuckle, lotus, or palmette leaf motifs
Word Origin
from Greek: a little flower, from
anthos
flower
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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