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• noun (Context 1)
An ancient manuscript text in book form, typically constructed of vellum, papyrus, or paper, bound together with pages facing one another, as opposed to a continuous scroll.
Usage Example
"The researchers delicately turned the fragile parchment pages of the medieval manuscript to study its vibrant illuminated margins."
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manuscript
Strong
book
tome
• noun (Context 2)
An official list, register, or compendium of laws, rules, or medicinal preparations.
Usage Example
"The international pharmaceutical pharmacopoeia sets standard regulations and formulas for compounding prescription medications."
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pharmacopoeia
Strong
compendium
register
Weak
index
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