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Etymology of the Latin word abacus

the Latin word abacus
derived from the Greek word abax, ἄβαξ (sand board for calculations)
derived from the Hebrew word abhaq (dust)
derived from the Greek word abakos

Derivations in Latin

abacista

Derivations in other languages

English abacus, French abac, French abaque, Italian abaco



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