book of nature

proper noun

A religious and philosophical concept originating in the Latin Middle Ages which views nature as a book to be read for knowledge and understanding.

Meanings

book of nature1

proper noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Book of Nature.

Book of Nature2

proper nounthe Book of Nature

alternative book of nature

  1. A religious and philosophical concept originating in the Latin Middle Ages which views nature as a book to be read for knowledge and understanding.
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APA

book of nature. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/book%20of%20nature

MLA

“book of nature.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/book%20of%20nature. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “book of nature,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/book%20of%20nature.

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