Anthus

1 of 2

noun

An·​thus

ˈan(t)thəs

: a genus of singing birds (family Motacillidae) comprising the typical pipits

-anthus

2 of 2

noun combining form

-an·​thus

ˈan(t)thəs,

ˈaan- ¦ain-

: organism having or resembling (such) a flower

—in generic names in botany

Cyclanthus

Schizanthus

and zoology

Oecanthus

Word History

Etymology

Noun

New Latin, from Latin, a bird, probably the yellow wagtail, from Greek anthos

Noun combining form

New Latin, from Greek anthos flower

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