bifolium

[bahy-foh-lee-uh m]

bifolium Definition

a piece of parchment or paper folded in half to make two leaves or four pages, as in a book.

Using bifolium: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bifolium" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The manuscript was written on a bifolium.

  • Example

    The book was made of several bifolia.

Origins of bifolium

from Latin 'bi-' meaning 'two' and 'folium' meaning 'leaf'

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Summary: bifolium in Brief

The term 'bifolium' [bahy-foh-lee-uh m] refers to a piece of parchment or paper that is folded in half to make two leaves or four pages, as in a book. It is commonly used in the context of manuscripts and books.