Word: colophons
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: co
lo
phons
Definition: Plural of colophon; a publisher's emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page)
Morphemes:
Affix: colophon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: 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. It generally contains factual information about the book, especially about its production, and includes details about typographic style, the fonts used, the paper used, and perhaps the binding method of the book. Also used in a similar fashion for newspapers, magazines, and academic journals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κολοφών
Language: grc
Decoded: kolophon
Meaning: peak or finishing touch
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.