{"id":150831,"date":"2021-04-15T15:40:24","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T13:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/?p=150831"},"modified":"2023-11-21T10:37:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T09:37:42","slug":"beautiful-classic-words-for-book-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/beautiful-classic-words-for-book-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"50 classic bookish words modern book lovers could use more often"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>There is no need to coin new words to describe the exciting life of a book lover. The classic dictionary is full of them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most famous bookish words of the internet era, such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows.com\/post\/57250260260\/vellichor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vellichor<\/a> (the strange wistfulness of used bookshops) or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/10-words-every-book-lover-should-know_b_5297284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bibliosmia<\/a> (the act of smelling books), were invented just a couple of years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-system-sans-serif-font-family is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#dedede;border-width:1px;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:1em;padding-right:1.5em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1.5em\"><ul class=\"has-dates has-small-font-size wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/top-free-ebooks-christmas-2023\/'>Free ebooks for Christmas 2023: here are the top 20 downloads<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2023-12-15T14:05:39+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">Dec 15, 2023<\/time> <\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/best-personalized-library-gifts\/'>12 best personalized gifts for librarians and library supporters<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2023-11-18T11:11:37+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">Nov 18, 2023<\/time> <\/li><\/ul><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>There are never enough words to describe the life and feelings of a booknerd, but sometimes all you need is open a dictionary and find beautiful words that are either lesser known or long forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One day, I have visited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Merriam-Webster online dictionary and thesaurus<\/a> to find less popular descriptions of a &#8220;book lover.&#8221; When I switched to the <a href=\"https:\/\/unabridged.merriam-webster.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unabridged Merriam-Webster Dictionary<\/a> (which includes also the collegiate dictionary and thesaurus) I have discovered dozens of beautiful words that relate to books, libraries, language, and knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know what &#8220;florilegium&#8221; is? What about &#8220;exordium,&#8221; &#8220;sesquipedalian,&#8221; or &#8220;bibliopegist&#8221;?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I realize that in the times of digital books some words, such as &#8220;buckram&#8221; are less needed for the literari. On the other side, you don&#8217;t have to be a double-dome to start using a &#8220;shelfback&#8221; instead of a book spine or describe your collection of books as &#8220;assemblage.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of these bookish classic words do you like the most?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">50 classic words for book lovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmb\">1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bibliolater-classic-words-for-bookworms.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bibliolater - classic words for bookworms\" class=\"wp-image-150835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bibliolater-classic-words-for-bookworms.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bibliolater-classic-words-for-bookworms.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bibliolater-classic-words-for-bookworms.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bibliolater-classic-words-for-bookworms.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bibliolater-classic-words-for-bookworms.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bibliolater-classic-words-for-bookworms.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Bibliolater-classic-words-for-bookworms.jpg?resize=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>bibliolater<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02ccbi-bl\u0113-\u02c8\u00e4-l\u0259-t\u0259r ] one who is keenly devoted to books<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>shelfback<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> a book spine; the edge of a book along which the sections are secured together in binding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>literari<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>plural noun<\/em> [ \u02ccli-t\u0259-\u02c8r\u00e4-(\u02cc)t\u0113 ] persons interested in literature or the arts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmb\">4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Buckram-classic-words-for-book-and-library-lovers.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Buckram - classic words for book and library lovers\" class=\"wp-image-150837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Buckram-classic-words-for-book-and-library-lovers.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Buckram-classic-words-for-book-and-library-lovers.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Buckram-classic-words-for-book-and-library-lovers.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Buckram-classic-words-for-book-and-library-lovers.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Buckram-classic-words-for-book-and-library-lovers.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Buckram-classic-words-for-book-and-library-lovers.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Buckram-classic-words-for-book-and-library-lovers.jpg?resize=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>buckram<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8b\u0259-kr\u0259m ] a stiff, heavily sized fabric usually used for library bindings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>coinage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8k\u022fi-nij ] something (such as a word) made up or invented<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmb\">6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Florilegium-fascinating-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Florilegium - fascinating words for book lovers\" class=\"wp-image-150843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Florilegium-fascinating-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Florilegium-fascinating-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Florilegium-fascinating-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Florilegium-fascinating-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Florilegium-fascinating-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Florilegium-fascinating-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Florilegium-fascinating-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>florilegium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02ccfl\u022fr-\u0259-\u02c8l\u0113-j(\u0113-)\u0259m ] a volume of writings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>broadside<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8br\u022fd-\u02ccs\u012bd ] a sizable sheet of paper printed on one side<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>bibliogenesis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u00a6bi-bl\u0113-\u0259-\u00a6je-n\u0259-s\u0259s ] production of books<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmb\">9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Denouement-lovesome-words-for-booklovers.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Denouement - lovesome words for booklovers\" class=\"wp-image-150841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Denouement-lovesome-words-for-booklovers.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Denouement-lovesome-words-for-booklovers.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Denouement-lovesome-words-for-booklovers.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Denouement-lovesome-words-for-booklovers.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Denouement-lovesome-words-for-booklovers.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Denouement-lovesome-words-for-booklovers.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Denouement-lovesome-words-for-booklovers.jpg?resize=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>denouement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02ccd\u0101-\u02ccn\u00fc-\u02c8m\u00e4\u207f ] the final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>paragraphist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ par\u00b7a\u00b7graph\u00b7ist ] a writer of paragraphs especially for the editorial page of a newspaper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>booklore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> learning acquired from books as distinguished from practical knowledge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmb\">12<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Omnilegent-amazing-words-for-avid-readers.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Omnilegent - amazing words for avid readers\" class=\"wp-image-150848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Omnilegent-amazing-words-for-avid-readers.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Omnilegent-amazing-words-for-avid-readers.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Omnilegent-amazing-words-for-avid-readers.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Omnilegent-amazing-words-for-avid-readers.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Omnilegent-amazing-words-for-avid-readers.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Omnilegent-amazing-words-for-avid-readers.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Omnilegent-amazing-words-for-avid-readers.jpg?resize=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>omnilegent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>adjective<\/em> [ (\u02c8)\u00e4m\u00a6nil\u0259j\u0259nt ] reading or having read everything<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">13<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>breakfront<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8br\u0101k-\u02ccfr\u0259nt ] a large cabinet or bookcase whose center section projects beyond the flanking end sections<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmb\">14<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Proces-verbal-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Proces-verbal - words for booknerds\" class=\"wp-image-150852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Proces-verbal-words-for-booknerds.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Proces-verbal-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Proces-verbal-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Proces-verbal-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Proces-verbal-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Proces-verbal-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Proces-verbal-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>proc\u00e8s-verbal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u00a6pr\u00e4\u02ccs\u0101\u02ccver\u00a6b\u00e4l ] a detailed written account of things said or done that is official and authenticated<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>intelligencer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ in-\u02c8te-l\u0259-j\u0259n(t)-s\u0259r ] a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">16<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>word\u2013stock<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> the vocabulary of a language, dialect, or idiolect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmb\">17<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frontispiece-brilliant-words-for-bookworms.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Frontispiece - brilliant words for bookworms\" class=\"wp-image-150844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frontispiece-brilliant-words-for-bookworms.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frontispiece-brilliant-words-for-bookworms.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frontispiece-brilliant-words-for-bookworms.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frontispiece-brilliant-words-for-bookworms.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frontispiece-brilliant-words-for-bookworms.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frontispiece-brilliant-words-for-bookworms.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frontispiece-brilliant-words-for-bookworms.jpg?resize=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>frontispiece<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8fr\u0259n-t\u0259-\u02ccsp\u0113s ] an illustration preceding and usually facing the title page of a book or magazine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">18<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>bibliotherapy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02ccbi-bl\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8ther-\u0259-p\u0113 ] the use of reading materials for help in solving personal problems or for psychiatric therapy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">19<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>exordium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ eg-\u02c8z\u022fr-d\u0113-\u0259m ] a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">20<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>articulateness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u00e4r-\u02c8ti-ky\u0259-l\u0259t-n\u0259s ] the art or power of speaking or writing in a forceful and convincing way<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmb\">21<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Linguipotence-words-for-language-geeks.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Linguipotence - words for language geeks\" class=\"wp-image-150846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Linguipotence-words-for-language-geeks.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Linguipotence-words-for-language-geeks.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Linguipotence-words-for-language-geeks.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Linguipotence-words-for-language-geeks.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Linguipotence-words-for-language-geeks.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Linguipotence-words-for-language-geeks.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Linguipotence-words-for-language-geeks.jpg?resize=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>linguipotence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ li\u014b\u02c8gwip\u0259t\u0259n(t)s ] mastery of languages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">22<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>wordie<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8w\u0259r-d\u0113 ] a lover of words<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">23<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>utterance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8\u0259-t\u0259-r\u0259n(t)s ] the style or manner of speaking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">24<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>shibboleth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8shi-b\u0259-l\u0259th ] a use of language regarded as distinctive of a particular group<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>argot<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8\u00e4r-(\u02cc)g\u014d ] the language used by a particular type or group of people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">26<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>double-dome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8d\u0259-b\u0259l-\u02ccd\u014dm ] a person of superior intelligence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">27<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>bibliotaph<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8bi-bl\u0113-\u0259-\u02cctaf ] one that hides away or hoards books<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">28<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>vernacular<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>adjective<\/em> [ v\u0259r-\u02c8na-ky\u0259-l\u0259r ] using a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmb\">29<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Collectanea-beautiful-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Collectanea - beautiful words for book lovers\" class=\"wp-image-150839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Collectanea-beautiful-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Collectanea-beautiful-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Collectanea-beautiful-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Collectanea-beautiful-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Collectanea-beautiful-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Collectanea-beautiful-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Collectanea-beautiful-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>collectanea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>plural noun<\/em> [ \u02cck\u00e4-\u02cclek-\u02c8t\u0101-n\u0113-\u0259 ] literary items forming a collection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">30<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>assemblage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u0259-\u02c8sem-blij ] an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmb\">31<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Periphrasis-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Periphrasis - words for book lovers\" class=\"wp-image-150849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Periphrasis-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Periphrasis-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Periphrasis-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Periphrasis-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Periphrasis-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Periphrasis-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Periphrasis-words-for-book-lovers.jpg?resize=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>periphrasis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ p\u0259-\u02c8ri-fr\u0259-s\u0259s ] the use of too many words to express an idea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">32<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>minstrelsy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8min(t)-str\u0259l-s\u0113 ] writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmb\">33<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pidgin-words-for-language-geeks.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pidgin - words for language geeks\" class=\"wp-image-150850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pidgin-words-for-language-geeks.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pidgin-words-for-language-geeks.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pidgin-words-for-language-geeks.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pidgin-words-for-language-geeks.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pidgin-words-for-language-geeks.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pidgin-words-for-language-geeks.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pidgin-words-for-language-geeks.jpg?resize=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>pidgin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8pi-j\u0259n ] a simplified speech used for communication between people with different languages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">34<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>novelette<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u00a6n\u00e4v\u0259\u00a6let ] a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmb\">35<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Litterateur-words-for-book-lovers-writers.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Litterateur - words for book lovers writers\" class=\"wp-image-150847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Litterateur-words-for-book-lovers-writers.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Litterateur-words-for-book-lovers-writers.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Litterateur-words-for-book-lovers-writers.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Litterateur-words-for-book-lovers-writers.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Litterateur-words-for-book-lovers-writers.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Litterateur-words-for-book-lovers-writers.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Litterateur-words-for-book-lovers-writers.jpg?resize=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>litterateur<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u00a6lit\u0259r\u0259\u00a6t\u0259r ] a person who creates a written work<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">36<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>fictionist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8fik-sh(\u0259-)nist ] a writer of fiction; especially novelist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">37<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>dithyramb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8di-thi-\u02ccramz ] a usually short poem in an inspired wild irregular strain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmb\">38<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Inenarrable-wonderful-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Inenarrable - wonderful words for booknerds\" class=\"wp-image-150845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Inenarrable-wonderful-words-for-booknerds.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Inenarrable-wonderful-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Inenarrable-wonderful-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Inenarrable-wonderful-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Inenarrable-wonderful-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Inenarrable-wonderful-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Inenarrable-wonderful-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>inenarrable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>adjective<\/em> [ \u00a6in\u0113\u00a6nar\u0259b\u0259l ] beyond the power to describe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">39<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>verbiage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8v\u0259r-b\u0113-ij ] manner of expressing oneself in words<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">40<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>wordsmithery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8w\u0259rd-\u02ccsmi-th\u0259-r\u0113 ] the skill or craft of working with words<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">41<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>crackerjack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8kra-k\u0259r-\u02ccjak ] a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">42<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>bibliotheca<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02ccbi-bl\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8th\u0113-k\u0259 ] a library or collection of books<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmb\">43<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sesquipedalian-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sesquipedalian - words for booknerds\" class=\"wp-image-150853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sesquipedalian-words-for-booknerds.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sesquipedalian-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sesquipedalian-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sesquipedalian-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sesquipedalian-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sesquipedalian-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sesquipedalian-words-for-booknerds.jpg?resize=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>sesquipedalian<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>adjective<\/em> [ \u00a6se-skw\u0259-p\u0259-\u00a6d\u0101l-j\u0259n ] given to or characterized by the use of long words<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">44<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>acrolect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8a-kr\u0259-\u02cclekt ] the language variety of a speech community closest to the standard or prestige form of a language<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmb\">45<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Polymath-words-for-booklovers.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Polymath - words for booklovers\" class=\"wp-image-150851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Polymath-words-for-booklovers.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Polymath-words-for-booklovers.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Polymath-words-for-booklovers.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Polymath-words-for-booklovers.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Polymath-words-for-booklovers.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Polymath-words-for-booklovers.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Polymath-words-for-booklovers.jpg?resize=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>polymath<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8p\u00e4-l\u0113-\u02ccmath ] one of encyclopedic learning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmt\">46<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>bellyband<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>noun<\/em> [ \u02c8be-l\u0113-\u02ccband ] a band that is used as packaging or decoration around a book, magazine, or similar item<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading nmb\">47<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Exemplum-lesser-known-words-for-bookworms.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Exemplum - 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All you have to do is add your own text!<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/book-style-iphone-covers\/'>Here are the 12 best iPhone case covers for book lovers<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">In this updated overview, you\u2019ll see gorgeous iPhone covers that will remind you of the joy of reading books anywhere, [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/best-metal-accessories-home-decor-book-lovers\/'>12 best metal accessories and home decor for book lovers<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Explore some of the best home decor items for book lovers that are handmade from metal: steel, brass, copper, bolts, [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t want to miss future updates, make sure to enable email notifications in the comment box below. 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