"antholatry" meaning in English

See antholatry in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: antho- + -latry Etymology templates: {{confix|en|antho|latry}} antho- + -latry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} antholatry (uncountable)
  1. (religion) worship of flowers Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Religion

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