Anthus
1 of 2noun
An·thus
ˈan(t)thəs
: a genus of singing birds (family Motacillidae) comprising the typical pipits
-anthus
2 of 2noun combining form
-an·thus
ˈan(t)thəs,
ˈaan- ¦ain-
: organism having or resembling (such) a flower —in generic names in botany
CyclanthusSchizanthus
and zoology Oecanthus
Word History
Etymology
Noun
New Latin, from Latin, a bird, probably the yellow wagtail, from Greek anthos
Noun combining form
New Latin, from Greek anthos flower