Anthriscus
|an-thris-cus|
/ænˈθrɪskəs/
chervil-like plant (genus)
Etymology
'Anthriscus' originates from Ancient Greek, specifically the word 'anthriskos', where 'anthriskos' meant a small chervil or chervil-like plant.
'Anthriscus' changed from the Ancient Greek word 'anthriskos' into Latin and then into botanical Latin and modern English usage as the genus name 'Anthriscus'.
Initially, it meant 'a chervil-like plant' in Greek, and over time it evolved into the modern botanical name referring to the genus of similar plants.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae (the carrot or parsley family), native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa; includes species such as Anthriscus sylvestris (cow parsley).
Anthriscus sylvestris is commonly found along roadsides and in hedgerows in parts of Europe.
Last updated: 2026/01/16 01:16