antho-

1. a combining form meaning “flower,” used in the formation of compound words.

   anthophore.

antho-

combining form

1. denoting a flower

   anthophore

   anthotaxy

   anthozoan

Word History and Origins

Origin of antho-¹

< Greek, combining form of ánthos flower

Word History and Origins

Origin of antho-¹

from Greek anthos

Example Sentences

They had been planning to open Antho Vineyards, a winery and tasting room, on the island in Lake Michigan.

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He singles out the ribbing on the sides of the Antho, whose name is inspired by his childhood nickname, or the kidney-shaped pocket on the Loup biker jacket, christened after one of his three daughters.

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Known in the breeding world as “antho,” short for anthocyanin, these tomatoes contain the same pigment found in blueberries.

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It was only through the influence of Antho, Rhea's cousin, that the unhappy vestal was not put to death by Amulius, before her children were born, at the time when her fault was first discovered.

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Then, besides, he had a daughter of his own named Antho, who was the playmate and companion of Rhea, and with whose affection for her cousin he must have felt some sympathy.

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When To Use

What does antho- mean?

Antho- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “flower.” It is often used in scientific terms, especially in botany.Antho- comes from the Greek ánthos, meaning “flower.”What are variants of antho-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, antho- becomes the rare variant anth-.