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
Noun
  • Some schools might generate only a handful of print; a team like Ohio State, on the other hand, produces its own anthology.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The latest iteration of the anthology series follows Lizzie Borden and marks the first tale to center on a woman.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of anthology
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  • Some of his highlight compilations and training videos received tens of millions of views.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Sure, Capcom's released a few compilations of the Blue Bomber's spin-off series, like the Mega Man Battle Network Collection, but there hasn't been a new mainline series entry since Mega Man 11 nearly a decade ago.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of compilation

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“Florilegium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/florilegium. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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