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 Babysitter not only marks the fourth film in an ongoing partnership between the streamer and the prolific children’s horror author, but also the first not based on a short from Stine’s Nightmare Hour or Haunting Hour anthologies.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The show is structured as a horror story anthology for adult puppetry fans, featuring an array of gothic costumes, different puppetry styles and lots of music played by a band of Dreadfuls risen out of the graveyard.
    — Benjamin Carr, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of anthology
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  • Check out our compilation of the bright spots and some questionable things about each book.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • This isn’t an epic work but a compilation of comic sketches tied together with heavy thematic string.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of compilation

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“Florilegium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/florilegium. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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