bibliolatrous

[bib-lee-ol-uh-tree]

Origin

noun

excessive reverence for the Bible as literally interpreted.

extravagant devotion to or dependence upon books.

Origin:
1755–65; biblio- + -latry

Related forms

bib·li·ol·a·ter, bib·li·ol·a·trist, noun

bib·li·ol·a·trous, adjective

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Bibliolatrous is always a great word to know.

So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:

the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

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Word Origin & History

bibliolatry

1763, "worship of books," from biblio- + -latry. Meaning "worship of the Bible" is from 1847

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