Chrestomathy

[kre'stɒmәθi]

(noun.) a selection of passages from different authors that is compiled as an aid in learning a language.

Checked by Kathy--From WordNet

(n.) A selection of passages, with notes, etc., to be used in acquiring a language; as, a Hebrew chrestomathy.

Checked by Jean

n. a book of selections from foreign languages usually for beginners.—adjs. Chrestomath′ic -al.

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