-anthous

adjective combining form

-an·​thous

¦an(t)thəs,

¦aan-,

¦ain-

: -flowered

gymnanthous

monanthous

-anthy

ˌan(t)thē

ˌaan-

ˌain-

-thi

noun combining form

plural -es

Word History

Etymology

probably from New Latin -anthus, from Greek anthos flower

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!