abaculus

English

/əˈbæk.jə.ləs/

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) A small tile of glass, marble, or other substance, of various colors, used in making ornamental patterns in mosaic pavements; abaciscus.

Etymology

Derived from Latin abaculus.

Origin

Latin

abaculus

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