ananthous

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

adjectiveBotany.

having no flowers.

Origin of ananthous

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

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British Dictionary definitions for ananthous

ananthous

/ (ænˈænθəs) /

adjective

(of higher plants) having no flowers

Origin of ananthous

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

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