florilegia

noun

plural of florilegium
as in anthologies
a collection of writings a florilegium of ancient alchemical writings

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  1. anthologies
  2. compilations
Noun
  • The third chapter of my book on anthologies, The Treasuries, is about literary censorship in the early nineteenth century.
    — Clare Bucknell, The New York Review of Books, 27 June 2026
  • Part of what fascinates and frustrates as regards Ginsberg is that for all of those thick anthologies, propriety forces me to concede that many of the poems simply aren’t that good.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Definition of anthologies
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  • David Bowie’s Legacy Reaches 500 Weeks As of this period, Bowie's Legacy, one of many compilations released that feature his most popular tracks, has lived on the Official Albums chart for 500 weeks.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • This team will go down as one of the most beloved compilations of talent in the city’s history.
    — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Definition of compilations
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