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ancilla.

A maid.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ænˈsɪ.lə/
  1. A maid.

    rare
  2. An auxiliary or accessory.

  3. An ancilla bit.

    The circuit uses a single ancilla for each stabilizer generator.
Where this word comes from

From Latin ancilla (“maid, slave-girl”).

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