anthemion

[ an-thee-mee-uhn ]

/ ænˈθi mi ən /

noun, plural an·the·mi·a [an-thee-mee-uh]. /ænˈθi mi ə/.

an ornament of floral forms in a flat radiating cluster, as in architectural decoration, vase painting, etc.

Also called honeysuckle ornament.

Origin of anthemion

1860–65; <Greek anthémion, equivalent to ánthem(on) flower + -ion diminutive suffix; see antho-

Words nearby anthemion

anthelion, anthelix, anthelmintic, anthem, anthema, anthemion, Anthemius of Tralles, anther, antheridiophore, antheridium, antherozoid

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Example sentences from the Web for anthemion

The Egyptian anthemion, derived from plants emerging from the water, has as a rule no connecting strand.
Evolution in Art|Alfred C. Haddon
In such wise did Ajax fell to earth Simoeisius, son of Anthemion.
The Iliad|Homer
Mr. Goodyear has an elaborate study of the evolution of the Ionic capital (Fig. 82) from the anthemion.
Evolution in Art|Alfred C. Haddon
In following this view of the history of the Ionic capital we have practically traversed that of the anthemion.
Evolution in Art|Alfred C. Haddon

Pisias objected to the marriage, and upbraided Anthemion with throwing the youth away on Ismenodora.
Plutarch's Morals|Plutarch

British Dictionary definitions for anthemion

anthemion

/ (ænˈθiːmɪən) /

noun plural -mia (-mɪə)

a floral design, used esp in ancient Greek and Roman architecture and decoration, usually consisting of honeysuckle, lotus, or palmette leaf motifs

Word Origin for anthemion

from Greek: a little flower, from anthos flower

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单词	anthemion
释义	anthemion [ an-thee-mee-uhn ] / ænˈθi mi ən / noun, plural an·the·mi·a [an-thee-mee-uh]. /ænˈθi mi ə/. an ornament of floral forms in a flat radiating cluster, as in architectural decoration, vase painting, etc. Also called honeysuckle ornament. Origin of anthemion 1860–65; <Greek anthémion, equivalent to ánthem(on) flower + -ion diminutive suffix; see antho- Words nearby anthemion anthelion, anthelix, anthelmintic, anthem, anthema, anthemion, Anthemius of Tralles, anther, antheridiophore, antheridium, antherozoid Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for anthemion The Egyptian anthemion, derived from plants emerging from the water, has as a rule no connecting strand. Evolution in Art\|Alfred C. Haddon In such wise did Ajax fell to earth Simoeisius, son of Anthemion. The Iliad\|Homer Mr. Goodyear has an elaborate study of the evolution of the Ionic capital (Fig. 82) from the anthemion. Evolution in Art\|Alfred C. Haddon In following this view of the history of the Ionic capital we have practically traversed that of the anthemion. Evolution in Art\|Alfred C. Haddon Pisias objected to the marriage, and upbraided Anthemion with throwing the youth away on Ismenodora. Plutarch's Morals\|Plutarch British Dictionary definitions for anthemion anthemion / (ænˈθiːmɪən) / noun plural -mia (-mɪə) a floral design, used esp in ancient Greek and Roman architecture and decoration, usually consisting of honeysuckle, lotus, or palmette leaf motifs Word Origin for anthemion from Greek: a little flower, from anthos flower Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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