-anthous

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The combining form -anthous is used like a suffix meaning “having flowers.” It is occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in botany.The combining form -anthous comes from Greek á�Գٳ�os, meaning “flower.” This Greek root is combined with the suffix -ous, which means "possessing, full of," from Latin -ō���ܲ�. The Latin equivalent of -anthous is -florous, as in uniflorous. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use articles for flor- and flori-.The botanical terms chrysanthemum, helianthus, and polyanthus are also related to the Greek root á�Գٳ�os. Find out more at our entries for chrysanthemum, helianthus, and polyanthus.Corresponding forms of -anthous combined to the beginning of words is antho- and anth-. Learn more at our Words That Use articles for the forms.