anthomanian.
/ˌanθə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/, U.S. /ˌænθəˈmeɪniə/, /ˌænθoʊˈmeɪniə/ Somewhat rare.
Excessive or passionate enthusiasm for flowers.
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1775 J. Ash New Dict. Eng. Lang. Anthomania, an extravagant fondness for curious flowers.
1842 Q. Rev. 70 209 The florimania, as it has been called—we should rather say ‘anthomania’—has never reached so ridiculous a height in England.
1882 Times 8 June 8 A proof that anthomania is as real and potent as bibliomania.
1998 M. Laird in T. O'Malley & J. Wolschke-Bulmahn John Evelyn's Elysium Britannicum 174 The ‘anthomania’ of the tulip craze.
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