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codex

Pronunciation: /ˈkəʊdɛks/

Definition of codex

noun (plural codices /ˈkəʊdɪsiːz, ˈkɒd-/ or codexes)

1an ancient manuscript text in book form: [in names]:the great legal compilation known as the Codex Euricianus

2an official list of medicines, chemicals, etc..

Origin:

late 16th century (denoting a collection of statutes): from Latin, literally 'block of wood', later denoting a block split into leaves or tablets for writing on, hence a book