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anthemion

[ an-thee-mee-uhn ]

noun

, plural an·the·mi·a [an-, thee, -mee-, uh].
  1. an ornament of floral forms in a flat radiating cluster, as in architectural decoration, vase painting, etc.


anthemion

/ ænˈθiːmɪən /

noun

  1. a floral design, used esp in ancient Greek and Roman architecture and decoration, usually consisting of honeysuckle, lotus, or palmette leaf motifs
“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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Word History and Origins

Origin of anthemion1

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

Origin of anthemion1

from Greek: a little flower, from anthos flower
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Example Sentences

For the former design I shall employ the Greek term Anthemion.

Mr. Goodyear has an elaborate study of the evolution of the Ionic capital (Fig. 82) from the anthemion.

But Europe was not dependent on Greek and Roman influences alone for the spread of the anthemion.

The transition from these to the stone or terra-cotta anthemion of the Parthenon (Fig. 88) is very gradual.

In following this view of the history of the Ionic capital we have practically traversed that of the anthemion.

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