Grimoire: meaning, definitions and examples
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grimoire
[ ɡrɪˈmwɑːr ]
magic book
A grimoire is a book of magic spells and invocations, typically including instructions on how to create magical objects like talismans and amulets. Grimoires are often associated with occult practices and are believed to contain secret knowledge passed down through generations.
Synonyms
book of spells, occult book, spellbook
Examples of usage
- The wizard consulted his grimoire for a powerful spell to defeat the dragon.
- She inherited an ancient grimoire from her grandmother, filled with mysterious symbols and incantations.
Translations
Translations of the word "grimoire" in other languages:
🇵🇹 grimório
🇮🇳 जादू की किताब
🇩🇪 Zauberbuch
🇮🇩 kitab sihir
🇺🇦 гримуар
🇵🇱 grimoire
🇯🇵 魔道書
🇫🇷 grimoire
🇪🇸 grimorio
🇹🇷 büyü kitabı
🇰🇷 마도서
🇸🇦 كتاب السحر
🇨🇿 grimoár
🇸🇰 grimoár
🇨🇳 魔法书
🇸🇮 grimoar
🇮🇸 galdrabók
🇰🇿 сиқыр кітабы
🇬🇪 მაგიის წიგნი
🇦🇿 sehr kitabı
🇲🇽 grimorio
Etymology
The word 'grimoire' originated from the Old French word 'grammaire', meaning 'grammar' or 'book of magic'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-18th century, referring to a book of magic spells and rituals. Grimoires have been a part of occult and magical practices for centuries, with various cultures and traditions having their own versions of these mystical books.