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单词 anthomaniac
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anthomaniacn.

Brit. /ˌanθə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪak/, U.S. /ˌænθəˈmeɪniˌæk/, /ˌænθoʊˈmeɪniˌæk/
Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: antho- comb. form, -maniac comb. form.
Etymology: < antho- comb. form + -maniac comb. form, after anthomania n.
Somewhat rare.
A person who is (excessively) passionate or enthusiastic about flowers.
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the world > plants > valued plants and weeds > [noun] > valued plant > flower or plant esteemed for its blossoms > love of > one who loves
flower-fancier1765
florimanist1822
anthomaniac1841
1841 H. Smith Moneyed Man II. x. 321 The intense love of flowers that has procured for me the kindred title of an anthomaniac.
1856 W. C. Bryant Let. 23 June (1981) III. 388 Julia is an anthomaniac, and overwhelms me with ever-blooming roses, verbenas, and a dozen varieties of the clematis.
1991 Sunday Mail (S. Austral.) (Nexis) 3 Feb. A progressive garden party..will be held on February 28, giving ‘anthomaniacs’ the opportunity to view some of Christchurch's best private gardens.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2016; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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