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Anthus

noun
An·​thus | \ ˈan(t)thÉ™s\

Definition of Anthus

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a genus of singing birds (family Motacillidae) comprising the typical pipits

-anthus

noun combining form
-an·​thus | \ ˈan(t)thÉ™s, ˈaan- ¦ain-\

Definition of -anthus (Entry 2 of 2)

: organism having or resembling (such) a flower —in generic names in botany CyclanthusSchizanthus and zoology Oecanthus

History and Etymology for Anthus

Noun

New Latin, from Latin, a bird, probably the yellow wagtail, from Greek anthos

Noun combining form

New Latin, from Greek anthos flower

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