duodecimal

adjective duo·dec·i·mal \ˌdü-ə-ˈde-sə-məl, ˌdyü-\

Definition of DUODECIMAL

: of, relating to, or proceeding by twelve or the scale of twelves

— duodecimal noun

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Latin duodecim — more at dozen

First Known Use: 1663

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