romanfigure
nounUK /ˈrəʊmən ˈfɪɡə/
US /ˈroʊmən ˈfɪɡjər/
A romanfigure is a number written with letters like I, V, X, L, C, D, and M.
The clock shows four o'clock as the romanfigure IV.
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2. A letter used in the old Roman way of writing numbers.
X is a romanfigure that stands for ten.
3. A number on a clock or building written in Roman letters.
The old tower had the romanfigure MDCCC on its front.
4. A symbol from ancient Rome used to count things.
The book used a romanfigure for each chapter number.