florilegium
a collection of literary pieces; anthology.
Origin of florilegium
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It expresses praise and blame; it selects a wreath from the flora of this world, and this critical florilegium is heaven.
The Essence of Christianity | Ludwig FeuerbachLook through the dictionary, and cull out a florilegium, rival the tulippomania.
Table-Talk | William Hazlittflorilegium Portense, a work containing 115 cantiones selectissimas of from four to eight voices, with figured bass for organ.
Bach | Charles Francis Abdy WilliamsThough the Anthologia and the florilegium are lavishly quoted, no references are given save the bare names.
Are the Anthologia and the florilegium quoted in any works previous to Forster's time?
British Dictionary definitions for florilegium
/ (ˌflɔːrɪˈliːdʒɪəm) /
(formerly) a lavishly illustrated book on flowers
rare an anthology
Origin of florilegium
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