Frontispiece

Pronunciation: /ˈfɹəntˈɪzˈpis/

Frontispiece (noun)

  1. a picture or illustration on the first page of a book, usually opposite the title page.
  2. the front part of a building, often decorated or designed to be impressive.

Examples

  • The frontispiece of the novel was beautifully illustrated.
  • She admired the detailed frontispiece in the old book.

Common collocations: illustrated frontispiece, engraved frontispiece, ornate frontispiece, classical frontispiece

Synonyms of Frontispiece

Formal

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