abakusz

Hungarian

noun
Definitions
  • abacus an instrument for performing arithmetical calculations by balls sliding on wires
  • (architecture) abacus the uppermost member or division of the capital of a column

Etymology

Derived from Latin abacus (abacus, board, panel, counting board) derived 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) derived from Hebrew (modern) אבק (dust).

Origin

Hebrew (Modern Ashkenazic)

אבק

Gloss

dust

Concept
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The physical world

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Person/Thing

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