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pattern book

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A book containing samples of patterns and designs of cloth or wallpaper.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A book of architectural designs.

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kaavakirja — A book containing samples of patterns
  • Finnish: mallikirja — A book containing samples of patterns
  • Russian: сбо́рник образцо́в (sbórnik obrazcóv) — A book containing samples of patterns
  • Finnish: mallikirja — A book of architectural designs
  • Russian: сбо́рник шабло́нов (sbórnik šablónov) — A book of architectural designs