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- [1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
abraxas \abrax"as\, n. a name adopted by the egyptian gnostic
basilides, containing the greek letters alpha, beta,
rho, alpha, xi, alpha, sigma, which, as numerals,
amounted to 365. it was used to signify the supreme deity as
ruler of the 365 heavens of his system.
a mystical word used as a charm and engraved on gems among
the ancients; also, a gem stone thus engraved.
1913 webster
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