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anthos, n.

Etymology:  Greek ἄνθος flower.

Obs.

 

  Formerly applied to Rosemary as ‘the flower’ par excellence.

1585   H. Llwyd tr. Pope John XXI Treasury of Health (new ed.) I iiij,   Basyll, Anthos, and suche whych comforteth the herte.

1728   E. Chambers Cycl.   Anthos..signifies Flower; but by way of Excellency is appropriated to Rosemary.