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Where does the word "chrysanthemum" come from? It comes from Greek chrysanthemon, and was adopted directly into English (1570s).
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Where does the word "chrysanthemum" come from? It comes from Greek chrysanthemon, and was adopted directly into English (1570s).
Chrysanthemum’s story begins in Greek: chrysanthemon meant “a golden flower.” Literally golden flower, from chrysos (gold) and anthemon (flower). It reached English by 1570s as chrysanthemum. Greek 'golden flower'; it is the emblem of Japan's imperial family. Today, chrysanthemum means a flowering garden plant of the daisy family, popular in many colors.
- Stage 1 · Greek · ancient chrysanthemon "a golden flower", literally golden flower, from chrysos (gold) and anthemon (flower).
- Stage 2 · English · 1570s chrysanthemum "a flowering garden plant", Greek 'golden flower'; it is the emblem of Japan's imperial family.