Deuteronomy

noun

Deu·​ter·​on·​o·​my ˌdü-tə-ˈrä-nə-mē 

 also  ˌdyü-

: the fifth book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture containing narrative and Mosaic laws see Bible Table

Word History

Etymology

Middle English Deutronomie, from Late Latin Deuteronomium, from Greek Deuteronomion, from deuter- + nomos law — more at nimble

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Deuteronomy

• aeronomy
• agronomy
• astronomy
• autonomy
• economy
• gastronomy
• metonymy
• taxonomy

Kids Definition

Deuteronomy

noun

Deu·​ter·​on·​o·​my ˌd(y)üt-ə-ˈrän-ə-mē 

: the fifth book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture containing narrative and laws see bible