biblioclasm

bib·li·o·clast

[bib-lee-uh-klast]
noun
a person who mutilates or destroys books.

Origin:
1875–80; biblio- + (icono)clast

bib·li·o·clasm, noun
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Main Entry:  biblioclasm
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  extreme criticism or destruction of books, esp. the Bible
Usage:  biblioclast n
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Biblioclasm is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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