enchiridion

[en-kahy-rid-ee-uhn, -ki-]

noun

plural

enchiridions, enchiridia 

1. a handbook; manual.

enchiridion

/ ˌɛnkaɪˈrɪdɪən /

noun

1. rare,  a handbook or manual

Word History and Origins

Origin of enchiridion¹

1535–45; < Late Latin < Greek encheirídion handbook, equivalent to en- en- ² + cheír hand + -idion diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of enchiridion¹

C16: from Late Latin, from Greek enkheiridion, from _en- ² + kheir hand

Example Sentences

Sarah and Isaac were romping noisily about and under the beds; Rachel was at the table, knitting a scarf for Solomon; the grandmother pored over a bulky enchiridion for pious women, written in jargon.

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Related Words

• cookbook 
• guide 
• guidebook 
• handbook 
• reference book 
• text 
• textbook 
• workbook