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flor·i·le·gi·um  (flôr-lj-m, flr-)

n. pl. flor·i·le·gi·a (-j-)

A collection of excerpts from written texts, especially works of literature.

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[New Latin flrilegium, flower-gathering (translation of Greek anthologion, flower-gathering, anthology), from Latin flrilegus, gathering flowers : fls, flr-, flower; see flower + legere, to gather; see leg- in Indo-European roots.]

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florilegium [ˌflɔːrɪˈliːdʒɪəm]

n pl -gia [-dʒɪə]

1. (Communication Arts / Journalism & Publishing) (formerly) a lavishly illustrated book on flowers

2. (Communication Arts / Journalism & Publishing) Rare an anthology

[Modern Latin, from Latin florilegus flower-collecting, from flōs flower + legere to collect]

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florilegium

1. an anthology or collection of brief extracts or writings.
2. an anthology of good writing from the best writers for imitation.

See also: Collections and Collecting

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an anthology or select collection of literary pieces.

See also: Literature

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Florilegium, Florilegia a collection of flowers, 1711; of poetic passages. See also anthology.

Example: florilegia of celestial stories, 1647.

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florilegium - an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc. miscellany, garland anthology - a collection of selected literary passages