enchiridion

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

noun

, plural en·chi·rid·i·ons, en·chi·rid·i·a [en-kahy-, rid, -ee-, uh, -ki-].

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.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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