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   En·cy·clo·pe·di·a

   /inˌsīkləˈpēdēə/

   

   noun

   • 1. a book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically: "if you're not familiar with a concept or topic, consult an encyclopedia"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: modern Latin, from pseudo-Greek enkuklopaideia for enkuklios paideia ‘all-round education’.

   Scrabble Points: 22

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