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† ˈanthine, a. and n. Obs.
[ad. L. anthin-us, a. Gr. ἄνθιν-ος, f. ἄνθος flower.]
A. adj. Derived from or flavoured with flowers.
1656Blount Glossogr., Anthine, That is ful of, or made of flowers, or of the hony-comb. 1775Ash, Anthine, Medicated with the flowers of plants.
B. n. (= L. anthinum mel or Gr. ἄνθινον ἔλαιον.) Honey, oil, or wine, flavoured with flowers.
1658J. Rowland Mouffet's Theat. Ins. 910 If the Erycdan or Anthine appear reddish, it is accounted unwholesome. 1753Chambers Cycl. Supp., Anthine, among antient naturalists, is an appellation given to certain species of wine and oil. |