desk dictionary

/dɛsk ˌdɪkʃəˈnɛri/
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Definitions of desk dictionary
  1. noun
    an abridged dictionary of a size convenient to hold in the hand
    synonyms: collegiate dictionary
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    type of:
    dictionary, lexicon
    a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
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