English Dictionary

frontispiece

/ˈfɹʌn.tɪsˌpiːs/

noun

(publishing) An illustration that is on the page before the title page of a book, a section of one, or a magazine. / (archaic, publishing) The title page of a book.

The frontispiece of the book features a beautiful illustration.

意味（1）

(publishing) An illustration that is on the page before the title page of a book, a section of one, or a magazine.

The viaduct was illustrated as a frontispiece to THE RAILWAY MAGAZINE of September, 1938. [In this case, the frontispiece is between the title page and the first article.]

意味（2）

(archaic, publishing) The title page of a book.

意味（3）

(architecture) A façade, especially an ornamental one.

意味（4）

(architecture) A small ornamental pediment, especially at the top of a window or door.

意味（5）

(slang, archaic, humorous) A person's face.

He carries on his frontispiece the indubitable marks of a money-dealer. His is one of those peculiar faces […]