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dozen

do·zen

US/ˈdʌzən/ common
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

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adjective

1.

denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units

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From Middle English dozen, dozein, doseyne, from Old French dozaine (“a group of twelve”) (Modern French douzaine), from doze (“twelve”) + -aine (“-ish”), from Latin duodecim (“twelve”) (from duo (“two”) + decem (“ten”)) + -ana (“-ish”).

Phrases

  • baker's dozen
  • banker's dozen
  • Botany Bay dozen
  • buzzin' dozen
  • by the dozen
  • cheaper by the dozen
  • daily dozen
  • decimal dozen

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