/ ˈskrɪptʃə(r); NAmE / noun
1.
Scripture [ U ] (also the Scriptures [ pl. ]) the Bible
2.
scriptures [ pl. ] the holy books of a particular religion :
Hindu scriptures
► scrip·tural / ˈskrɪptʃərəl; NAmE / adjective :
scriptural references
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from Latin scriptura writings, from script- written, from the verb scribere .