"-nomicon" meaning in English

See -nomicon in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Suffix

Etymology: Most likely from the name of the fictional Necronomicon, or from Ancient Greek νομῐκόν (nomĭkón), the neuter form of νομικός (nomikós, “relating to laws”) (also used in the titles of various real works, like the Nomicon of Photius, or the 18th century Nomicon Procheiron of Michael Photinopoulos). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|νομῐκόν}} Ancient Greek νομῐκόν (nomĭkón) Head templates: {{head|en|suffix|cat2=|cat3=|head=|id=}} -nomicon, {{en-suffix}} -nomicon
  1. Used to form nouns, referring to a book of knowledge on the specified topic. Wikipedia link: Photius Tags: morpheme Categories (topical): Books
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