florilegium
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.flo·ri·le·gium
noun \ˌflȯr-ə-ˈlē-j(ē-)əm\ plural flo·ri·le·gia\-j(ē-)ə\
Definition of FLORILEGIUM
: a volume of writings : anthology
Examples of FLORILEGIUM
- <a florilegium of ancient alchemical writings>
Origin of FLORILEGIUM
New Latin, from Latin florilegus culling flowers, from flori- + legere to gather — more at legend
First Known Use: 1647
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- Synonyms
- album, collectanea, compendium, compilation, anthology, miscellany, reader
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