nab·la
| \ ˈnablə \
plural -s
Definition of nabla
1
: an ancient stringed instrument probably like a Hebrew harp of 10 or 12 strings
— called also nebel
2
[probably so called from the resemblance of its symbol, the inverted Greek delta, to a harp]
: del
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