Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
vademécum
handbook
vade
wade
+
mecum
me come
Vademécum means handbook. Think of it as wade0 + me come1, like a book that comes with you1 as you wade0 through information.
noun
  1. handbook
    A reference book or guide that contains essential information on a particular subject.
    El médico siempre lleva consigo un vademécum de medicamentos. // The doctor always carries a handbook of medications with him.