anth
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The part of a plant that often has petals and where seeds are made
- noun
- /ænθ/
- Specialized
:
flor
- Botanists studied the anth to understand the plant's reproductive cycle.
Examples
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The anth of the sunflower attracts many bees during the summer.
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Each anth displayed a unique pattern of colors and shapes.
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The anth of the rose was especially fragrant in the spring garden.
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The anth of the rose is vibrant.
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Many anths bloom in spring.
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Students examined the anth of various plants under a microscope to learn about their structure.
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The vibrant anth of the lily caught the gardener's attention.
Synonyms
bloom
vsanth
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1.0
A flower on a plant or the time when a plant makes flowers
refers only to the flower of plants, not the flowering period
How Open
Surface Forms
Etymology
Anth in this sense comes from the Greek root anthos meaning 'flower', so it names the blooming part of a plant. You can see the same root in chrysanthemum, where anth points to the flower.