blue book

/ˌblu ˌˈbʊk/
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Other forms: blue books

Definitions of blue book
  1. noun
    a register of persons who are socially prominent
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    type of:
    directory
    an alphabetical list of names and addresses
  2. noun
    a report published by the British government; bound in blue
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    type of:
    report, study, written report
    a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
  3. noun
    a blue booklet used in universities for writing examinations
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    type of:
    booklet, brochure, folder, leaflet, pamphlet
    a small book usually having a paper cover
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