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Fibonacci

British  
/ fiboˈnattʃi /

noun

  1. Leonardo (leoˈnardo), also called Leonardo of Pisa . ?1170–?1250, Italian mathematician: popularized the decimal system in Europe

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Fibonacci Scientific  
/ fē′bə-nächē /
  1. Italian mathematician who popularized the modern Arabic system of numerals in the western world and discovered the Fibonacci sequence of integers.


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Another, the “Fibonacci Joker,” multiplies the value of the ace, 2, 3, 5 or 8.

From New York Times

“One of the most beautiful vegetables to grace our planet,” Selengut says of romanesco’s alien gorgeousness in her book, noting that it’s “also the mathematical nerd’s veggie of choice,” given its Fibonacci sequence formations.

From Seattle Times

When Millière asked directly for the 83rd Fibonacci number, however, GPT got it wrong, which suggests the system wasn't just parroting the Internet.

From Scientific American

Anchored by “Fibonacci,” a sculptural water feature created by Pam Hom, the garden provides a quiet gathering space as well as sweeping views of the grounds, including a top-down view of the adjacent Rock Garden.

From Seattle Times

The philosopher typed in a program to calculate the 83rd number in the Fibonacci sequence.

From Scientific American