grimoire
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of grimoire
First recorded in 1850–60; from French, alteration of grammaire “grammar,” from Old French gramaire; see grammar
Example Sentences
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While the grimoire is a work of fiction, many of Lily’s experiences in the world of books are autobiographical.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2022
Using his guts and a strange black grimoire, Asta works to reach his goal and be acknowledged by the country’s other mages, even though he has no magic himself.
From The Verge • Oct. 2, 2017
It’s a bite-sized grimoire than spans centuries, name-checking mythological menaces like Hecate, the Greek goddess of witchcraft, alongside historical heroines such as Joan of Arc and modern day figures such as Malala Yousafzai.
From The Guardian • Jul. 5, 2017
Only three copies of this occult grimoire are said to exist.
From Time • Jan. 30, 2013
The first object that caught his attention, was a large grimoire, or book of spells, which lay open on the philosopher's desk.
From Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 3 by Mackay, Charles
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