Anthomania

/ænθoʊˈmeɪniə/ noun

Definition

An excessive or obsessive love of flowers, or a pathological fondness for collecting and cultivating flowers.

Etymology

From Greek 'anthos' (flower) and 'mania' (obsession, excessive desire). This term emerged in the 19th century, partly as Victorian flower enthusiasm became extreme in some collectors.

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