anthemia

Variant of anthemion

anthemion definition

an·themi·on (an t̸hē′mē ən)

noun pl. anthemia -·mia (-ə)

a flat decoration of floral or leaf forms, used in painting and relief sculpture

Etymology: Gr, a flower < anthos: see antho-

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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