florilegium

noun

ˌflȯr-ə-ˈlē-j(ē-)əm How to pronounce florilegium (audio)
Definition of florilegiumnext
as in anthology
a collection of writings a florilegium of ancient alchemical writings

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Recent Examples of florilegium Grootbos, a hotel cum nature reserve 30 minutes to the south, is known for its family-friendly marine safaris and botanical tours (and a new florilegium). — Jen Murphy, Town & Country, 7 Oct. 2022 Twenty-five of them get ink online this week, and about 20 on the print page — quite the florilegium. — Pat Myers, Washington Post, 21 July 2022
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  1. anthology
  2. compilation
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  • Beef, a two-season anthology series, has won 11 Emmys out of 29 nominations.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The second season of the anthology series starred Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan launched in April.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of anthology
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  • That year, the British A&R man Neil Rushton began collecting tracks from Detroit artists to spotlight the Motor City’s new dance music — a compilation to be titled The House Sound of Detroit.
    — Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, and the 2014 compilation album May Death Never Stop You.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of compilation

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“Florilegium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/florilegium. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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