codex

/ˈkoʊdɛks/
noun
  1. An ancient book made of pages bound together, often handwritten and containing important texts.
    • Scholars studied the codex to learn about ancient medical practices.
    • The library's collection includes a beautifully illustrated Aztec codex.
    • The museum displayed a rare codex from the 12th century.
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