Anemone
/əˈnɛm.ə.ni/noun
A flowering plant of the genus Anemone, typically found in temperate regions.
Did you know?In ancient Greek mythology, anemones were associated with the fleeting nature of life and were believed to spring from the tears of Aphrodite.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀνεμώνη (anemōnē)
“A flower that blooms with the wind.”
Late Latin
Latin
anemona
“Derived from Greek, retaining the meaning of wind flower.”
Middle English
Middle English
anemone
“Adoption of the Latin term, referring to the flower.”
Modern English
English
anemone
“The same flower, recognized for its delicate petals and association with the wind.”