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Nabla (noun) means a Hebrew stringed instrument.

noun
1
A Hebrew stringed instrument.
2
The symbol ∇, used to denote the gradient operator.
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Etymology

From Latin nabla, from Ancient Greek νάβλα (nábla, “Phoenician harp”), from ancient Hebrew נֵבֶל (nḗḇel) or a Phoenician cognate. Doublet of nebel, which comes via the modern Hebrew נֵ֤בֶל.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of nabla?

"nabla" (noun) means a Hebrew stringed instrument.

What are the different meanings of nabla?

"nabla" has 2 main meanings: 1. A Hebrew stringed instrument; 2. The symbol ∇, used to denote the gradient operator.

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