Dozen
The word dozen is another term for the number twelve. It originates from the latin word duodecim.
Twelve dozen are known as a gross. The use of the base number 12 probably originates from Mesopotamia. See also: base 12.
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The word dozen is another term for the number twelve. It originates from the latin word duodecim.
Twelve dozen are known as a gross. The use of the base number 12 probably originates from Mesopotamia. See also: base 12.