1. A collection of literary passages, poems, or excerpts, typically arranged by theme or author.
Usage: Plural form of florilegium; Often used in academic and literary contexts; From Latin, meaning 'a gathering of flowers'
2. A collection of botanical illustrations or descriptions of flowers and plants.
Usage: Historical or specialized usage; Common in Renaissance and early modern botanical literature

Examples

• The library acquired several rare florilegiums from the 18th century.
• Medieval monks created florilegiums to preserve the wisdom of classical authors.
• This florilegium contains the most celebrated poems of the Romantic era.
• The botanical florilegiums displayed detailed engravings of exotic flowers.
• Scholars often consult florilegiums to study the literary tastes of past centuries.
• The publisher released a modern florilegium of contemporary short stories.