- Arabian numerals
- Arabic numerals or Arabian numerals plural nounThe numerals in ordinary use in arithmetic, eg 1,2,3,4 transmitted from India to Europe by the Arabs (cf ↑Roman numerals)• • •Main Entry: ↑Arab
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