enciclopedia
encyclopaedia
noun en-see-kloh-PEH-dyah Rare
Origin: From Greek enkyklios paideia (general education), via Latin encyclopaedia.
Usage Note
Enciclopedia can also be used figuratively to describe a person of vast knowledge: es una enciclopedia andante (a walking encyclopaedia). The adjective is enciclopédico, often used in conocimientos enciclopédicos (encyclopaedic knowledge).
Examples
"Busqué la respuesta en la enciclopedia."
Natural Translation
I looked up the answer in the encyclopaedia.

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