"duodecim" meaning in Latin

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Numeral

IPA: [duˈɔ.dɛ.kĩː] [Classical-Latin], [duˈɔː.de.t͡ʃim] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical)
Etymology: From duo (“two”) + decem (“ten”). Etymology templates: {{af|la|duo|decem|t1=two|t2=ten}} duo (“two”) + decem (“ten”) Head templates: {{la-num-noun|duodecim|indecl=1|type=card}} duodecim (indeclinable)
  1. twelve; 12 Tags: indeclinable
    Sense id: en-duodecim-la-num-Ui3KIhRp Categories (other): Latin cardinal numbers, Latin cardinal numbers, Latin entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Latin cardinal numbers: 93 7 Disambiguation of Latin entries with incorrect language header: 62 38 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 85 15 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 96 4
  2. dozen Tags: indeclinable
    Sense id: en-duodecim-la-num-vtfvVgNa
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Derived forms: duodecennis [Late-Latin], duodecennium Related terms: duodenī
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