Meaning of the word tome in English

What does tome mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tome

US /toʊm/
UK /təʊm/

Noun

a book, especially a large, heavy, scholarly one

Example:
The ancient library housed many valuable tomes.
He spent hours poring over dusty tomes in search of information.
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