Obs. [a. Gr. ἄνθος flower.] Formerly applied to Rosemary as ‘the flower’ par excellence.
1585. Lloyd, Treas. Health, I iiij. Basyll, Anthos, and suche whych comforteth the herte.
1727–51. Chambers, Cycl., Anthos … signifies flower; but by way of excellency is appropriated to rosemary.
