anthema

[an-thee-muh, an-thuh-]

noun

Pathology.

plural

anthemata, anthemas 

1. exanthema.

2. an eruption of the skin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of anthema¹

< Greek ánthēma efflorescence, equivalent to ánthē, verbid stem of antheîn to bloom ( antho- ) + -ma noun suffix of result

Example Sentences

The dances ultimately celebrated in her cult were numerous: such as the Anthema, the Bookolos, the Epicredros, and many others, some rustic for labourers, others of shepherds, etc.

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