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abax.

An ancient counting board containing grooves in which counters were placed; a forerunner of the abacus.

4 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An ancient counting board containing grooves in which counters were placed; a forerunner of the abacus.

    no-plural
    Basic arithmetic could be done with an abax.
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek ἄβαξ (ábax, “board covered with sand”). Doublet of abacus and abaque.

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