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单词 polyanthea
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Definition of polyanthea in English:

polyanthea

noun ˌpɒlɪˈanθɪə
rare, historical
  • A collection of quotations or extracts from literature, especially poetry; a commonplace book; an anthology.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Selden (1584–1654), lawyer and historical and linguistic scholar. From post-classical Latin polyanthea from ancient Greek πολυανθής blooming + classical Latin -a.

 
 

Definition of polyanthea in US English:

polyanthea

nounˌpɒlɪˈanθɪə
rare, historical
  • A collection of quotations or extracts from literature, especially poetry; a commonplace book; an anthology.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Selden (1584–1654), lawyer and historical and linguistic scholar. From post-classical Latin polyanthea from ancient Greek πολυανθής blooming + classical Latin -a.

 
 
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