gnomology
noun
- an anthology of gnomes (collection of general maxims or precepts)
- gnomic writing
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /nəʊˈmɒləd͡ʒi/
noun
Etymology: From Ancient Greek γνωμολογία (gnōmología) from γνώμη (gnṓmē, “judgement, maxim”) + -λογία (-logía, “study”) (from λέγω (légō, “gather, pick up”), see anthology). Compare French gnomologie.
- A collection of, or a treatise on, maxims, grave sentences, or reflections.
“wisest men have also taught in their ethical precepts and Gnomologies”