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anth-

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  1. variant of antho- especially before a vowel.

Usage

What does anth- mean? Anth- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “flower.” It appears in some medical and scientific terms, especially in botany. Anth- comes from the Greek ánthos, meaning “flower.”Anth- is a variant of antho-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use antho- article.

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