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
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  • The anthology presents a unique opportunity to showcase talent still vastly underrepresented on screen and within the horror genre.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • He will next be seen with Rachel Brosnahan on the second season of the Apple TV legal anthology series Presumed Innocent.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of anthology
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  • Books in the latter space include two Rupi Kaur collections, and a compilation of ghost stories.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Candy Ass also put out the influential 1995 compilation Free to Fight, featuring crucial artists like Heavens to Betsy, Excuse 17, the Spinanes’ Rebecca Gates, and the Third Sex.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of compilation

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“Florilegium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/florilegium. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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