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Definition of anthemis
anthemis
/ˈæn.θə.mɪs/
an · the · mis
Plural:anthemises
anthemis Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any aromatic herb of the genus Anthemis in the daisy family (Asteraceae), native to Eurasia and North Africa, commonly known as chamomile or mayweed and distinguished by deeply cut leaves and daisy-like flower heads.
Example
"The horticulturist decided to plant anthemis along the rock garden's border to provide a dense, fragrant ground cover during the summer months."
Synonyms
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The term is primarily used in formal botanical and horticultural contexts to refer to the genus Anthemis, distinguishing these plants from false chamomiles found in related genera like Matricaria.
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Latin 'anthemis', which was borrowed from Greek 'anthemis' (chamomile), ultimately rooting from 'anthos' meaning 'flower', in reference to its profuse blooming.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anthemis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anthemis