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