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ghobar numeral

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variant spelling of

: one of a set of ancient numerals which the Arabs developed from Hindu numerals and from which the modern arabic numerals are derived

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“Ghobar numeral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ghobar%20numeral. Accessed 21 Jan. 2022.

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