florilegia

/ˌflɒrɪˈliːdʒə/

Definitions

1. noun

a collection of dried flowers, or a book or section of a book, containing descriptions and illustrations of flowers.

“The museum housed a beautiful florilegium of rare orchids from around the world.”

2. noun

a collection of flowers, especially those used as illustrations in a book.

“The artist’s florilegia in the painting showcased the vibrant colors of the flowers.”

Synonyms

  • anthology
  • collection
  • garden

Antonyms

  • deforestation
  • desertification