Definition of bibliotheca

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bib·li·o·the·ca    (bbl--thk) KEY  

NOUN:

1. A collection of books; a library.
2. A catalog of books.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin bibliothca, from Greek bibliothk : biblio-, biblio- + thk, case; see dh- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
bibli·o·thecal (Adjective)

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