spicilegium

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • (Classical Latin) a gleaning of ears of corn collection of ears of corn left behind after the main harvest or gathering thereof
  • (New Latin) a “gathering” of sparse specimens that have been overlooked by others

Etymology

Affix from Latin spīca (spike, ear of corn, an ear of corn) + Latin legō (gather, read, choose, collect, I read, I gather, appoint, take, I collect, I choose, bring together, select).

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legō

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gather, read, choose, collect, I read, I gather, appoint, take, I collect, I choose, bring together, select

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