ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: translation of German handbuch
1.
a. : a book capable of being conveniently carried as a ready reference : manual
b. : a concise reference book covering a particular subject or field of knowledge
a handbook of geology
a handbook of fungi
a handbook of scouting
a Milton handbook
c. : a book of directions and information for travelers
a handbook of France
2.
a. : a bookmaker's book of bets
b. : a place where bookmaking is carried on