'anemopsis' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'Anemopsis,' which is formed from Greek 'anemos' meaning 'wind' and the suffix '-opsis' meaning 'appearance' or 'view.'

'Anemopsis' was coined in modern botanical Latin to describe this genus, based on its wind-like or delicate appearance.

Initially, it referred specifically to the genus of plants with a wind-like appearance, and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.