Etymology

abaculus

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Today it means: A small tile of glass, marble, or other substance, of various colors, used in making ornamental patterns in mosaic pavements; abaciscus. Full definition →

Latin abaculus
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  1. Latin · derived fromabaculus
  2. English todayabaculus

From Latin abaculus, diminutive of abacus.

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