Definition of anthias in English:

anthias

noun ˈanθɪəsˈanθɪas

Originally: any of several small, brightly-coloured serranid fishes found in the Mediterranean and referred to by classical authors; especially the swallowtail sea perch, Anthias anthias. In later use: any of numerous small serranid fishes of the subfamily Anthiinae, many of which swarm on coral reefs, are brightly coloured, and are popular with aquarists.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin anthiās from ancient Greek ἀνθίας, of uncertain origin; perhaps from ἄνθος flower + -ίας, suffix forming nouns and adjectives; perhaps so called on account of its rich colours.

Definition of anthias in US English:

anthias

noun

Originally: any of several small, brightly-coloured serranid fishes found in the Mediterranean and referred to by classical authors; especially the swallowtail sea perch, Anthias anthias. In later use: any of numerous small serranid fishes of the subfamily Anthiinae, many of which swarm on coral reefs, are brightly coloured, and are popular with aquarists.

单词	anthias
释义	Definition of anthias in English: anthias noun ˈanθɪəsˈanθɪas Originally: any of several small, brightly-coloured serranid fishes found in the Mediterranean and referred to by classical authors; especially the swallowtail sea perch, Anthias anthias. In later use: any of numerous small serranid fishes of the subfamily Anthiinae, many of which swarm on coral reefs, are brightly coloured, and are popular with aquarists. Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin anthiās from ancient Greek ἀνθίας, of uncertain origin; perhaps from ἄνθος flower + -ίας, suffix forming nouns and adjectives; perhaps so called on account of its rich colours. Definition of anthias in US English: anthias noun Originally: any of several small, brightly-coloured serranid fishes found in the Mediterranean and referred to by classical authors; especially the swallowtail sea perch, Anthias anthias. In later use: any of numerous small serranid fishes of the subfamily Anthiinae, many of which swarm on coral reefs, are brightly coloured, and are popular with aquarists. Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin anthiās from ancient Greek ἀνθίας, of uncertain origin; perhaps from ἄνθος flower + -ίας, suffix forming nouns and adjectives; perhaps so called on account of its rich colours.
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