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What is the diminutive of book?

The diminutive of "book" depends on the context and language:

English:

* Booklet: A small book, often with a paper cover.

* Libretto: A booklet containing the words of an opera or musical.

* Pamphlet: A small book with a paper cover, usually dealing with a specific topic.

Other languages:

* French: Livret (small book)

* Spanish: Librito (small book)

* Italian: Libretto (small book)

* German: Büchlein (small book)

There isn't one single, universally accepted diminutive for "book" in English. The most common and widely understood diminutive is booklet.

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