Frontispiece
Pronunciation: /ˈfɹəntˈɪzˈpis/
Frontispiece (noun)
- a picture or illustration on the first page of a book, usually opposite the title page.
- 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