enchiridion

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location

Etymology

Either via Latin enchīridion or directly, from Ancient Greek ἐγχειρίδιον (enkheirídion, “handbook, manual”), from ἐν (en, “in”) + χείρ (kheír, “hand”) + -ίδιον (-ídion).

In classic literature

Synonyms

handbook, vade mecum

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