ANTHOLOGICAL
An`tho*log"ic*al, a.
Defn: Pertaining to anthology; consisting of beautiful extracts from different authors, especially the poets. He published a geographical and anthological description of all empires and kingdoms . . . in this terrestrial globe. Wood.
ANTHOLOGIST
An*thol"o*gist, n.
Defn: One who compiles an anthology.
ANTHOLOGY
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.)
Defn: A service book containing a selection of pieces for the festival services.