also: コデックス
noun
Refers to an ancient manuscript in book form, as opposed to a scroll. Used in historical, archaeological, or bibliographic contexts.
マヤ文明のコーデックスは貴重な歴史資料だ。
The Mayan codices are valuable historical documents.
この博物館には古代のコーデックスが展示されている。
Ancient codices are on display at this museum.
Borrowed from English 'codex', ultimately from Latin 'caudex' (tree trunk, block of wood, later book).