chrestomathy
a collection of selected literary passages, often by one author and especially from a foreign language.
Origin of chrestomathy
1Other words from chrestomathy
- chres·to·math·ic [kres-tuh-math-ik], /ˌkrɛs təˈmæθ ɪk/, adjective
Words Nearby chrestomathy
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How to use chrestomathy in a sentence
The Persian text of these fables appeared in 1805 in the chrestomathy appended to Fr.
The Influence of India and Persia on the Poetry of Germany | Arthur F. J. RemyNothing is known of an Ἀνθηρῶν συναγωγή, a sort of anthology or chrestomathy attributed to him by Suidas.
The second is 'Bontsie Silent,' which is given in our chrestomathy.
chrestomathy, kres-tom′a-thi, n. a book of selections from foreign languages, usually for beginners.
British Dictionary definitions for chrestomathy
/ (krɛsˈtɒməθɪ) /
rare a collection of literary passages, used in the study of language
Origin of chrestomathy
1Derived forms of chrestomathy
- chrestomathic (ˌkrɛstəʊˈmæθɪk), adjective
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