ANEMONE

ANEMONE, Anemon, or Wind-Flower; a general Name, under which Hesychius comprises all Flowers that are of a short Duration, and that are easily beaten down, ruffled, and destroyed by the Wind. See FLOWER. The Word is derived from ἄνεμος, Ventus; in regard of the Effects which the Wind has on such Flowers. Pliny rather derives it hence, that the Anemone never opens but when the Wind blows. Others say, it was thus called from a Nymph of that Name.

ANEMONE