Lemizh / English dictionary
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taà.
to measure the circle
taù., τ = 2π = 6.28318530717958647692528676655900…
Usage notes
The Lemizh got it right. Yes, really.
Etymology
academic loan, back formation of
< Koi ταῦ ‘the letter τ’, from τόρνος ‘lathe, compass (drawing tool)’ and Τερψιχόρη, the muse of dancing
Cognates
either Eng turn, or Lit tarpstù ‘thrive, prosper’ and probably Ger dürfen ‘may, be allowed’