Spellbook: meaning, definitions and examples

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spellbook

 

[ ˈspɛlˌbʊk ]

Context #1

magic

A book containing magical spells and incantations, typically used by witches and wizards to perform magic.

Synonyms

book of spells, grimoire, tome of magic

Examples of usage

  • It is said that the ancient spellbook holds the key to unlocking unimaginable powers.
  • The young wizard spent hours studying his spellbook in order to perfect his incantations.
Context #2

fantasy

A fictional book within a fantasy world that contains magical spells and enchantments.

Synonyms

enchanted tome, magic book, sorcery grimoire

Examples of usage

  • The protagonist found an old spellbook in the dusty library of the castle.
  • The spellbook revealed secrets of ancient magic that had long been forgotten.

Translations

Translations of the word "spellbook" in other languages:

🇵🇹 livro de feitiços

🇮🇳 जादुई पुस्तक

🇩🇪 Zauberbuch

🇮🇩 buku sihir

🇺🇦 книга заклинань

🇵🇱 księga zaklęć

🇯🇵 魔法の本

🇫🇷 livre de sorts

🇪🇸 libro de hechizos

🇹🇷 büyü kitabı

🇰🇷 마법서

🇸🇦 كتاب التعاويذ

🇨🇿 kniha kouzel

🇸🇰 kniha kúziel

🇨🇳 魔法书

🇸🇮 knjiga urokov

🇮🇸 galdrahandbók

🇰🇿 сиқыр кітабы

🇬🇪 ჯადოქრობის წიგნი

🇦🇿 sehr kitabı

🇲🇽 libro de hechizos

Word origin

The concept of a spellbook dates back to ancient times when magic and sorcery were believed to hold great power. In various mythologies and folklore, spellbooks were often portrayed as mysterious and powerful objects that could grant their possessor extraordinary abilities. Over time, the idea of spellbooks has been popularized in fantasy literature and role-playing games, captivating the imagination of readers and gamers alike.

See also: spell, spellbind, spellbound, spelling.