First Known Use: circa 1665
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codex
noun co·dex \ˈkō-ˌdeks\
plural co·di·ces \ˈkō-də-ˌsēz, ˈkä-\
Definition of CODEX
: a manuscript book especially of Scripture, classics, or ancient annals
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Origin of CODEX
Latin — more at code
Rhymes with CODEX
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codex
noun co·dex \ˈkō-ˌdeks\
plural co·di·ces \ˈkōd-ə-ˌsēz, ˈkäd-\
Medical Definition of CODEX
: an official or standard collection of drug formulas and descriptions <a codex similar to the British Pharmaceutical Codex>
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