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incunabulum

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnkjʊˈnabjʊləm/
(also incunable /ɪnˈkjuːnəb(ə)l/)
Definition of incunabulum

noun (plural incunabula /-lə/)

  • an early printed book, especially one printed before 1501.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin incunabula (neuter plural) 'swaddling clothes, cradle', from in- 'into' + cunae 'cradle'

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