story told as dictionary entries

[boxofdelights]

Wasn't there a story presented in the form of dictionary entries in one of the Dangerous Visions volumes? Can you think of any short stories written entirely as excerpts from dictionaries or encyclopedias? If so, will you please name them here or here?

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[onyxlynx]

There's a vague recollection of something possibly by Joanna Russ. Camiroi, I think. Wait. No, that turns out to be Lafferty. "Useful Phrases for the Tourist." Bless Wikipedia!

[boxofdelights]

Yes! That is such a good story!

[wild_irises]

Brian Aldiss has a wonderful one, but I can't remember the title (I thought it was "Camiroi," but as onyxlynx points out, that's Lafferty. I'll see if I can dredge it out of my brain.