noun, plural Dictionaries
a book, optical disc, mobile device, or online lexical resource (such
as Dictionary.com) containing a selection of the words of a language,
giving information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies,
inflected forms, derived forms, etc., expressed in either the same or
another language; lexicon; glossary. Print dictionaries of various sizes,
ranging from small pocket dictionaries to multivolume books, usually sort
entries alphabetically, as do typical CD or DVD dictionary applications,
allowing one to browse through the terms in sequence. All electronic
dictionaries, whether online or installed on a device, can provide
immediate, direct access to a search term, its meanings, and ancillary
information
an unabridged dictionary of English; a Japenese-English dictionary.
source: dictionary.com