Etymology

Abrasax

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Today it means: A gem engraved with the word Abrasax or Abraxas. Full definition →

Late Latin Abrasax ← Ancient Greek ἀβραξάς
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἀβραξάς
  2. Late Latin · borrowed fromAbrasax
  3. English todayAbrasax

Borrowed from Late Latin Abrasax, from Ancient Greek ἀβραξάς (abraxás) or ἀβρασάξ (abrasáx), possibly from the numerical value of the Greek letters, which is 365.

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