chrestomathy noun. [krɛ'stɒmǝƟi] M19.
[French chrestomathie or its source Greek khrēstomatheia, from khrēstos useful + -matheia learning.]
A collection of selected passages from an author or authors, esp. one compiled to assist in learning a language.

■ chrestomathic [krɛstǝ(ʊ)'maƟɪk] adjective devoted to learning useful things E19.

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