noun, plural an·the·mi·a [an-thee-mee-uh] /ænˈθi mi ə/.
- an ornament of floral forms in a flat radiating cluster, as in architectural decoration, vase painting, etc.
noun plural -mia (-mɪə)
- a floral design, used esp in ancient Greek and Roman architecture and decoration, usually consisting of honeysuckle, lotus, or palmette leaf motifs