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French
Etymology
From neuf (“nine”) and vingt (“twenty”), both of which are derived from Latin. From the old vigesimal pattern of expressing 180 as 9×20.
Pronunciation
Numeral
neuf-vingts (invariable)
- (archaic) ninescore, one hundred eighty, 180.
- Synonyms: cent-quatre-vingts, (in French-speaking Switzerland) cent-huitante
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