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Etymology of the English word agapanthus

the English word agapanthus
derived from the Latin word agapanthus
derived from the Greek word anthos, ἄνθος (a blossom)
derived from the Greek word agape, ἀγάπη (love; affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast)
derived from the New Latin word Agapanthus
derived from the Greek word anthos, ἄνθος (a blossom)
derived from the Greek word agape, ἀγάπη (love; affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast)

Date

The earliest known usage of agapanthus in English dates from the 19th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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