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anthoid

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈænθɔɪd/

KK: /ˈænθɔɪd/

adjective
Definition

Having a shape or appearance similar to that of a flower.


Example

The anthoid design of the sculpture made it stand out in the gallery.


Conversation
Sloth A
I saw a garden filled with anthoid flowers yesterday.
Sloth B
That sounds beautiful! I love flowers that resemble other things.
Sloth A
Yeah, they looked so unique and vibrant.
Sloth B
I bet they brightened up the whole area!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
floral
blossom
petal
Antonyms
nonflowering
barren
sterile
Root Explanation

Anthoid is formed from "anthos" (from Greek, meaning flower) and "-oid" (meaning resembling or like). The word "anthoid" refers to something that resembles or is flower-like in nature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anthos' meaning flower, and remember that 'anthoid' describes something that is flower-like.

Visually Confused Words
zoanthoid
acanthoid
mantoid
bantoid
amianthoid
zoanthid
xanthide
manatoid
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