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decan

noun
dec·​an | \ ˈdekən\
plural -s

Definition of decan

: any of the three divisions of 10 degrees in each sign of the zodiac also : the ruler of such a division

History and Etymology for decan

Late Latin decanus, literally, chief of ten

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