Latin - English
Definition of abax in Latin English dictionary
- slab table
- counting-board
- panel
- side-board
- square stone on top of column
English - English
Definition of abax in English English dictionary
- an ancient counting board containing grooves in which counters were placed
The abax was a forerunner of the abacus.
abax
Etymology
() Ancient Greek ἄβαξ (abaks, “board covered with sand”).Resimler
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