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abaciscus

 
Dictionary: Ab·a·cis·cus

n. (ăb`*sĭs"kŬs)

[Gr. 'abaki`skos, dim of 'a`bax. See Abacus.]
(Arch.) One of the tiles or squares of a tessellated pavement; an abaculus.


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1. A tessera, as used in mosaic work. Also called abaculus.
2. A small abacus.


 
 
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