ex libris

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See also: exlibris and ex-libris

English

an ex libris

Etymology

From Latin ex librīs (from the books ).

Noun

ex libris (plural ex libris)

  1. A bookplate that identifies the owner of the book into which it is pasted.

Translations

Dutch

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Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ex librīs.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɛksˈli.brɪs/
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  • Hyphenation: ex li‧bris

Noun

ex libris n (plural ex libris or ex librissen, diminutive ex librisje n)

  1. ex libris (bookplate)

Latin

Pronunciation

Phrase

ex librīs

  1. (literally) "from (the) books"
  2. used with a genitive to indicate ownership of a book, as in from the books of… or from the library of …

Spanish

Alternative forms

Noun

ex libris m (plural ex libris)

  1. ex libris, bookplate

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