agapanthuses
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/ˌæɡəˈpænθəsɪz/
(agapanthus)
flower of love
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agapanthus' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agapē' meaning 'love' and 'anthos' meaning 'flower'.
Historical Evolution
'agapē' and 'anthos' combined in Greek to form 'agapanthos', which was adopted into modern English as 'agapanthus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'flower of love', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/28 12:06