English Explanatory Dictionary

red book

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A book, often bound with a red cover, or online equivalent, that is an official, or canonical, collection of data, regulations, or writings.
  2. A book supposedly belonging to the devil and containing the signatures of those in league with him.
name
  1. The official technical standard for audio CDs.

Word forms

red book red books red-book redbook

Etymology

From red + book, as a fixed title for various official books from the 15th century, especially the Red Book of the Exchequer, a manuscript volume of the 13th century (OED).

Derived words

Little Red Book
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