hebdomad

English

/ˈhɛbdəmæd/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A group of seven.
  • A period of seven days; a week.
  • (Gnosticism) A group of seven world-creating archons (supernatural beings) often regarded as somewhat hostile; also, a term of address for the demiurge.

Etymology

Derived from Latin hebdomada (week) derived from Ancient Greek ἑβδομάς (the number seven, a week, group of seven, seven, especially seven days seven years, a period of seven years).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἑβδομάς

Gloss

the number seven, a week, group of seven, seven, especially seven days seven years, a period of seven years

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Kanji

七

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