enchiridion
en·chi·ri·di·on
enchiridion · enchiridions · enchiridia
A handbook or manualA handbook or manual.
/ˌɛn.kaɪˈɹɪ.dɪ.ən/
Meaning
1 senses(archaic, uncommon)A handbook or manual.
the Enchiridion of Erasmus
Enchiridion
More definitions
- a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
Translations
2 languagesDeutsch
Translations:
Origin
Either via Latin enchīridion or directly, from Ancient Greek ἐγχειρίδιον (enkheirídion, “hEither via Latin enchīridion or directly, from Ancient Greek ἐγχειρίδιον (enkheirídion, “handbook, manual”), from ἐν (en, “in”) + χείρ (kheír, “hand”) + -ίδιον (-ídion).
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Forms
plural: enchiridions / enchiridia| Singular | enchiridion |
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| Plural | enchiridions / enchiridia |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location:handbookvade mecum
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular