colophon
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colophon¹
- /ˈkɒləfən/ UK
- /ˈkɒləˌfɒn/ UK
Where it comes from
Borrowed from Late Latin colophōn, from Ancient Greek κολοφών (kolophṓn, “peak or finishing touch”).
noun colophons
- In manuscripts (typically before the invention of printing), the note, usually at the end, left by the scribe who copied it, giving information on his exemplar, where and when the copy was made, and sometimes, his own name.
- An inscription found at the end of, or interspersed with the contents of, Chinese paintings or scrolls, usually left by later literati, appreciators, or collectors.
- A printer's or publisher's identifying inscription or logo appearing at the front or end of a book, or the same appearing on the spine or dust jacket.
- A page on a website identifying the details of its creation, such as the author's name and the technologies used.
- A finishing stroke or crowning touch. He comes to the creation of man, and makes him the Colophon, or conclusion of all things else.
Colophon²
- /ˈkɒləˌfɒn/ UK
- /-fən/ UK
- /ˈkɑləˌfɑn/ US
- /-fən/ US
Where it comes from
From Ancient Greek Κολοφών (Kolophṓn).
proper noun
- A historical city in Ancient Greece.
Translations
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noun end note about author and manuscript
| Español | colofón |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 奥付 okuzuke |
| Português | colofão |
| Français | colophon |
| Deutsch | Kolophon |
| Italiano | colofone |
| Русский | колофо́н kolofón |
noun printer notice at the end of a book
| 中文 | 版权页 bǎnquányè |
|---|---|
| Português | colofão |
| Français | achevé d’imprimer |
| Русский | концо́вка koncóvka, колофо́н kolofón |
noun finishing stroke or crowning touch
| Español | colofón |
|---|
Talk about this word "colophon." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/colophon. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. colophon. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/colophon "colophon." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/colophon.Cite this
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title = {colophon},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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