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nabla

nab·la [ ˈnablə]

nabla

noun

[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

History and Etymology for nabla

Greek, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew nēbhel harp

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