protologue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. All the original material associated with a newly published name, comprising its description or diagnosis and any of a number of other elements such as illustrations, synonymy, etc.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹəʊtəʊlɒɡ/ /ˈpɹəʊtəlɒɡ/

Word forms

protologue protologues protologus

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πρωτολόγος (prōtológos, “speaking first”). Equivalent to proto- + -logue.

Related words

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