—n. the Semitic language of the Arabs, now spoken in much of N. Africa and the Middle East.
—adj. of or relating to Arabia (esp. with reference to language or literature).
Phrases and idioms:
arabic numeral any of the numerals 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 (cf. roman numeral).
Etymology: ME f. OF arabic f. L arabicus f. Gk arabikos
Useful english dictionary. 2012.