codex

Pronunciation

• enPR: kōʹdĕks
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkəʊdɛks/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkoʊdɛks/

• Audio (US)

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• Hyphenation: co‧dex

Noun

Singular codex

Plural codices or codexes

a codex (sense 1)

1. (countable) A codex is an ancient manuscript book made of bound sheets of papyrus, parchment, or vellum, with pages sewn or glued together along one edge — the historical predecessor to the modern printed book.
2. (countable) A codex is a systematic collection or digest of laws, rules, or standards (e.g., the Codex Alimentarius for food regulations).