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anthemion

(an t̸hē′mē ən)

noun pl. anthemia

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

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

See anthemion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. an·the·mi·a (-mē-ə)

A pattern of honeysuckle or palm leaves in a radiating cluster, used as a motif in Greek art.

Origin:

Origin: Greek

Origin: , diminutive of anthemon, flower

Origin: , from anthos

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