Advertisement
Advertisement
frontispiece
[ fruhn-tis-pees, fron- ]
noun
- an illustrated leaf preceding the title page of a book.
- Architecture. a façade, or a part or feature of a façade, often highlighted by ornamentation.
frontispiece
/ ˈfrʌntɪsˌpiːs /
noun
- an illustration facing the title page of a book
- the principal façade of a building; front
- a pediment, esp an ornamented one, over a door, window, etc
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of frontispiece1
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of frontispiece1
Discover More
Example Sentences
The Tal gorge debouches upon the Zab from the left, near the further end of the reach shown in the frontispiece.
It has, by way of frontispiece, a woodcut by Hans Sebald Beham, representing a number of sages seated round a table.
Another picture in the book that troubled me was the frontispiece.
Their monthly announcement preceding our frontispiece is worth watching.
The frontispiece consists of the portrait of the lady for whose devotions the book was prepared.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[in-vet-er-it ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse