abax

词形变化

not attested 复数

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

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

    Basic arithmetic could be done with an abax.

词源

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

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