florilegium

noun flo·ri·le·gium \ˌflȯr-ə-ˈlē-j(ē-)əm\

plural flo·ri·le·gia\-j(ē-)ə\

Definition of FLORILEGIUM

: a volume of writings : anthology

New Latin, from Latin florilegus culling flowers, from flori- + legere to gather — more at legend

First Known Use: 1647

Synonyms: album, collectanea, compendium, compilation, anthology, miscellany, reader

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