delectus

A student reads from a delectus in the library.

Definition

Noun: A delectus is a collection of selected passages from literary works, used for language learning or instruction.

Usage Examples

• (A book of selected excerpts for study.)
• (An anthology of chosen literary passages.)

Advanced Usage

• "A *delectus of poetry"*: a carefully chosen selection of poems for educational purposes.
  • The professor created a delectus of Romantic poetry for the seminar. (A curated anthology of poems.)

Variants and Related Words

• Delectable (adj): delightful or highly pleasing, often referring to taste or enjoyment (etymologically related but distinct in meaning).
  • The delectable aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen. (Very pleasant to the senses.)

Synonyms

• Anthology: a published collection of literary works or passages.
• Chrestomathy: a collection of selected literary passages, especially for language learning (a direct synonym).

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