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1 Digitus = finger, toe, inch
Latin Digit: finger, numeral from 0-9, unit of measure of a finger Digital computer- A computer which uses numerals to mean whole numbers and decimal fractions.

2 Caput, capitis =head Latin
Capital: top of a column; head, chief or foundation money. Captain: Head of a group of soldiers

3 Manus =hand Latin Manuscript: writing, written by hand
Manufacture: make by hand

4 Pes, pedis = foot Latin Pedal: foot lever Pedicure: care for the feet

5 Bracchium = arm Latin Bracelet: ornament for the arm or wrist
Embrace: to take into one’s arms

6 Dens, dentis = tooth Latin Dentist: tooth doctor
Dent: tooth-like notch in gears, locks, etc; a small depression

7 Corpus, corporis =body Latin Corporation: legally formed group- a body
Corpse: dead body

8 Unus = one Latin United: together as one
Unicorn: mythical horse with one horn on its head

9 Duo = two Latin Duet: music played or sung by two people
Duel: fight between two people

10 Tres = three Latin Tricycle: A three wheeled vehicle
Trio: three acting or performing together

11 Quattuor = four Latin Quadruped: four footed animal
Quatrain: a stanza or verse of poetry four lines long.

12 Quinque = five Latin Quinquennial: five- year period or celebration
Quinquesyllable:a word of five syllables

13 Sex = six Latin Sexdigital: having six fingers or toes
Sexennial: six-year period or celebration

14 Septem = seven Latin September: seventh month in Roman calendar
Septuagenarian: person who is 70 to 79 years old

15 Octo = eight Latin October: eighth month in old Roman calendar
Octagon: figure with eight sides


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