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anthemion

an·the·mi·on
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-thee-mee-uh n]
    • /ænˈθi mi ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-thee-mee-uh n]
    • /ænˈθi mi ən/

Definitions of anthemion word

  • noun anthemion a floral design, used esp in ancient Greek and Roman architecture and decoration, usually consisting of honeysuckle, lotus, or palmette leaf motifs 3
  • noun anthemion a flat decoration of floral or leaf forms, used in painting and relief sculpture 3
  • noun plural anthemion an ornament of floral forms in a flat radiating cluster, as in architectural decoration, vase painting, etc. 1
  • noun anthemion A flowerlike ornament used in the decorative arts. 1
  • noun anthemion A palmette. 0

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Origin of anthemion

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; < Greek anthémion, equivalent to ánthem(on) flower + -ion diminutive suffix; see antho-

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Parts of speech for Anthemion

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

anthemion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

anthemion usage trend in Literature

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