hornbook meaning

UK US /ˈhɔrnbʊk/ 2 syllables

hornbook (noun): a primer that provides instruction in the rudiments or basic skills of a branch of knowledge.

Definition of hornbook

  1. a primer that provides instruction in the rudiments or basic skills of a branch of knowledge

    Type of: primer

How to pronounce hornbook

hornbook is pronounced /ˈhɔrnbʊk/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HO · words ending in OK · 8-letter words

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