English Explanatory Dictionary

variorum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An edition of a written work (especially the complete works of a classical writer) showing the notes and readings of a variety of different editors or commentators.

Pronunciation

/vɛːɹɪˈɔːɹəm/

Word forms

variorum variorums variora

Etymology

From Latin variōrum, genitive plural masculine of varius (“various”), in the phrase editio cum notis variorum (“edition with various notes”).

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