frontispiece
Pronunciation:
/ˈfɹʌn.tɪˌspiːs/noun
Definitions
An illustration that is on the page before the title page of a book, a section of one, or a magazine.
The title page of a book.
A façade, especially an ornamental one.
A small ornamental pediment, especially at the top of a window or door.
verb
Definitions
To supply with a frontispiece.
Example: The novel was frontispieced with a portrait of the author.