"blue book" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: blue books [plural]
Etymology: The term dates back to the 15th century, when large blue velvet-covered books were used for record-keeping by the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Head templates: {{en-noun}} blue book (plural blue books)
  1. A book of statistics or almanac, usually published by an agency or as a trade publication.
    Sense id: en-blue_book-en-noun-QeefMto-
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see blue, book. Related terms: Project Blue Book, blue book exam
    Sense id: en-blue_book-en-noun-cVOZ2Nvh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 44 56

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