Definitions for abaculus

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  1. abaculus(Noun)

    A small tile of glass, marble, or other substance, of various colors, used in making ornamental patterns in mosaic pavements; abaciscus.

  2. Origin: From abaculus, diminutive of abacus.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Abaculus(noun)

    a small tile of glass, marble, or other substance, of various colors, used in making ornamental patterns in mosaic pavements


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