Meaning of the word tomes in English

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

tomes

US /toʊmz/
UK /təʊmz/

Plural Noun

large, heavy, scholarly books

Example:
The library was filled with ancient tomes.
He spent hours poring over dusty tomes in search of information.