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A gnomon ([ˈnoʊmɒn], from Greek γνώμων, gnōmōn, literally: "one that knows or examines") is the part of a sundial that casts the shadow.
The term has come to be used for a variety of purposes in mathematics and other fields.
See also
External links
- Gnomon @ Wikipedia