rare. [f. as prec. + Gr. μανία madness, passion.] An extravagant passion or fancy for flowers.
1775. Ash, Anthomania, an extravagant fondness for curious flowers.
1858. Sheffield & Rotherham Independent, 29 May, 10/2. That our readers may see the estimation set upon tulips, when the true Antho-Mania prevailed, we quote from the Gentleman’s Magazine, of 1780, the following account of the prices given for flowers.
1882. Times, 8 June, 8. A proof that anthomania is as real and potent as bibliomania.
