noun
- plural of enchiridion; handbooks or manuals, especially those containing essential information or principles
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- The philosophy students were required to study several ancient enchiridia.
- Medieval scholars often carried small enchiridia containing essential texts.
- The library’s collection included rare enchiridia from the Renaissance period.
- These enchiridia served as practical guides for daily conduct.
- The professor recommended consulting various enchiridia on ethics.