grimoire
Grimoire (noun) means a book of magical instructions or spells, often used for summoning or invoking spirits. Example: “The old grimoire was said to contain spells passed down for centuries.”
How to use grimoire
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA book of spells or magical knowledge, the kind you'd picture in a witch's or wizard's study.
Word forms
grimoires plural
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The old _____ was said to contain spells passed down for centuries.
Etymology
From French grimoire, a variant of grammaire ("grammar") — in the Middle Ages, any book written in an unfamiliar or learned language could seem like a book of magic to the average reader, so "grammar book" and "magic book" became linked.
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What does “grimoire” mean?
The word “grimoire” means a book of magical instructions or spells, often used for summoning or invoking spirits. In plain terms, a book of spells or magical knowledge, the kind you'd picture in a witch's or wizard's study.
How do you pronounce “grimoire”?
“Grimoire” is pronounced GRIHM-wah (/ˈɡɹɪmˌwɑːɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “grimoire” in a sentence?
Here is “grimoire” used in a sentence: “The old grimoire was said to contain spells passed down for centuries.”
What part of speech is “grimoire”?
“Grimoire” is a noun.
Where does the word “grimoire” come from?
The word “grimoire” comes from French.