tome
Plural
tomes
1
a large, heavy, and typically scholarly book, often containing extensive information on a particular subject
- The library shelves were filled with ancient tomes containing knowledge from civilizations long gone.
- He spent hours poring over dusty tomes in search of answers to his historical inquiries.
- The professor assigned a dense tome as required reading for the course, challenging students to delve deeply into the subject matter.
- The rare bookstore specialized in selling leather-bound tomes dating back several centuries.
- She inherited a collection of beautifully illustrated tomes from her grandfather, each containing tales of distant lands and adventures.