Definition of "florilegium" [florilegium]

• A collection of excerpts from written texts, especially works of literature. (noun)

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• "Note 18: A florilegium is basically the contents of someone's memory, set forth as a kind of study-guide for the formation of others 'memories ...."
• "Like the florilegium, the practice of aedificatio built personal character and established guiding principles for everyday life."
• "SIGLO: FREEDOM - a florilegium of old and new writers and illustrators, edited by Vin and myself"