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centillion (n.)
in France and U.S., "1,000 to the hundredth power," 1846, from centi- "one hundred" (in reference to the 100 groups of three zeroes it has beyond the first group of three zeroes) + ending from million, etc. Compare French centillion (by 1841). Generally used indefinitely for "a very large number." Related: Centillionth.
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