caudexes

Meanings

• noun

  A large, thick, ancient or old wooden trunk or roll, especially one containing documents or manuscripts.

  - "The caudexes of ancient texts are valuable sources of historical information."
  - "The caudex of the old manuscript was too heavy for the scholar to carry."
  - "The library's collection included numerous caudexes containing rare and priceless documents."

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Variants

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caudex , caudexes , caudices

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Etymology

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From Latin caudex, meaning trunk or tree trunk.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'caudex' is derived from the Latin word for 'trunk' or 'tree trunk'.

2. Caudexes were often used as a way to transport and store valuable documents and manuscripts before the invention of the printing press.

3. Some of the oldest known caudexes date back to ancient Egypt and contain some of the earliest known examples of writing.

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Related Concepts

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1. manuscript: A handwritten or copied document, especially one of historical importance. Caudexes are often manuscripts, as they contain ancient texts written on parchment or other materials.

2. archives: A collection of historical records or documents. Caudexes are often stored in archives, along with other important historical documents.

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Culture

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In literature, caudexes are often used as a symbol of history, knowledge, and tradition. They are also a common motif in fantasy and science fiction stories, where they may contain ancient prophecies or magical secrets.

How to Memorize "caudexes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, heavy wooden roll or trunk.
   - Visualize the ancient documents or manuscripts contained within the caudex.
   - Think about the historical significance of the caudex and the knowledge it holds.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'caudex' with 'history' and 'knowledge'.
   - Think of a large, heavy roll of documents or manuscripts when you hear the word 'caudex'.
   - Remember that caudexes are often ancient and contain valuable historical information.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'caudex' as 'C' for 'container' of 'ancient' 'documents' 'exemplified' by a 'thick' 'exemplar'.

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