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chrestomathy (kres TOM uh thee, singular), chrestomathies (kres TOM uh theez, plural)
1. Devoted to academic pursuits or to learning in general.
2. Teaching what is useful.
3. A selection of literary passages, usually by one author.
4. An anthology used in studying a language.
5. A book of selections; especially, in a foreign language, usually for beginners.
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