anthorine

/ænˈθɔrɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a type of flower or a plant.

“The botanist searched for the rare anthorine in the remote wilderness area.”

2. noun

In some contexts, it can also refer to a type of female given name.

“The 19th-century woman’s name was recorded as ‘Anthorine’ in the historical records.”

Synonyms

  • obsolete plant
  • rare flower

Antonyms

  • common flower
  • well-known plant