abax
English
noun
Definitions
- An ancient counting board containing grooves in which counters were placed; a forerunner of the abacus.
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἄβαξ (board, board covered with sand, a calculation board covered with sand, calculating, board slab, counting board, board for drawing, plate, dice-board, board covered with sand for drawing).
Origin
Ancient Greek
ἄβαξ
Gloss
board, board covered with sand, a calculation board covered with sand, calculating, board slab, counting board, board for drawing, plate, dice-board, board covered with sand for drawing
Concept
Semantic Field
The house
Ontological Category
Person/Thing