'anther' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'anthera', where 'anthera' comes from the Greek root 'anthos' meaning 'flower'.

'anther' changed from New Latin 'anthera' (from Greek) and entered modern English usage via scientific/New Latin botanical terminology.

Initially associated broadly with 'flower' or 'blossom' (via 'anthos'), it evolved to refer specifically to the pollen-bearing part of a stamen in modern botanical usage.