name, noun ·1 syllable ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of tome form-of, plural

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname originating as a patronymic.

Synonyms

All synonyms

best sellerbookbound bookclassiccoloring bookdefinitive work

Example

More examples

"The ancient library held a treasure trove of knowledge, with dusty tomes dating back over a thousand years."

Etymology

From Tom + the patronymic suffix -s.

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