frontispiece

fron·tis·piece

noun \ˈfrən-tə-ˌspēs\

Definition of FRONTISPIECE

1

a : the principal front of a building b : a decorated pediment over a portico or window

2

: an illustration preceding and usually facing the title page of a book or magazine

Origin of FRONTISPIECE

Middle French frontispice, from Late Latin frontispicium facade, from Latin front-, frons + -i- + specere to look at — more at spy

First Known Use: circa 1598

Rhymes with FRONTISPIECE

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