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ANTHOLOGY
anthology
(noun) a collection of selected literary passages
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
anthology (plural anthologies)
A collection of literary works, such as poems or short stories, especially a collection from various authors.
(attributive) Of a work or series containing various stories with no direct relation to one another.
(by extension) An assortment of things.
The study of flowers.
Source: Wiktionary
An*thol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Gr.
1. A discourses on flowers. [R.]
2. A collection of flowers; a garland. [R.]
3. A collection of flowers of literature, that is, beautiful passages from authors; a collection of poems or epigrams; -- particularly applied to a collection of ancient Greek epigrams.
4. (Gr. Ch.)
Definition: A service book containing a selection of pieces for the festival services.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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