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hebdomad definition

heb·do·mad (heb′dō mad′, -də-)

noun

seven days; a week

Etymology: L hebdomas (gen. hebdomadis) < Gr, the number seven, week < hebdomos, seventh < hepta, seven

Related Forms:

  • hebdomadal heb·dom′a·dal (heb däm′ə dəl) adjective

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