encyclopedia
//ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpiː.di.ə//
Noun
encyclopediaSingular
encyclopediasPlural
1
A comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or on numerous aspects of a particular field, usually arranged alphabetically.
I looked up information about ancient Rome in the encyclopedia.
2
A complete or exhaustive source of information on a particular subject or area of knowledge.
My grandmother is an encyclopedia of traditional recipes.