anthemion

[ an-thee-mee-uh n ]

/ ænˈθi mi ən /

an ornament of floral forms in a flat radiating cluster, as in architectural decoration, vase painting, etc.

Origin of anthemion

1860–65; < Greek anthémion, equivalent to ánthem(on) flower + -ion diminutive suffix; see antho-

The Egyptian anthemion, derived from plants emerging from the water, has as a rule no connecting strand.

Evolution in Art |Alfred C. Haddon
In such wise did Ajax fell to earth Simoeisius, son of Anthemion.

The Iliad |Homer
Mr. Goodyear has an elaborate study of the evolution of the Ionic capital (Fig. 82) from the anthemion.

Evolution in Art |Alfred C. Haddon
In following this view of the history of the Ionic capital we have practically traversed that of the anthemion.

Evolution in Art |Alfred C. Haddon

Pisias objected to the marriage, and upbraided Anthemion with throwing the youth away on Ismenodora.

Plutarch's Morals |Plutarch

anthemion

/ (ænˈθiːmɪən) /

a floral design, used esp in ancient Greek and Roman architecture and decoration, usually consisting of honeysuckle, lotus, or palmette leaf motifs

from Greek: a little flower, from anthos flower