'anthophobic' originates from New/Modern coinage based on Greek elements, specifically 'anthos' and 'phobos', where 'anthos' meant 'flower' and 'phobos' meant 'fear'.

'anthophobic' developed from the noun 'anthophobia' (a modern formation from Greek 'anthos' + 'phobos') with the adjectival suffix '-ic' to form 'anthophobic' in modern English.

Initially coined to mean 'relating to anthophobia (fear of flowers)', and it has retained this specific meaning in modern usage.