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Etymology

1. abacus

noun. ['ˈæbəkəs'] a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves.

Etymology

  • abacus (Latin)
  • ἄβαξ (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

Rhymes with Abacus

  • adamkus
  • aeronauticas
  • americus
  • amicus
  • arlauskas
  • atticus
  • australopithecus
  • baccus
  • backus
  • barcus
  • barkus
  • baucus
  • baucus
  • bockus
  • bupkus
  • burkus
  • cacace
  • caracas
  • carcass
  • caucus

How do you pronounce abacus?

Pronounce abacus as ˈæbəkəs.

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2. abacus

noun. ['ˈæbəkəs'] a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave.

Etymology

  • abacus (Latin)
  • ἄβαξ (Ancient Greek (to 1453))