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libra

Pronunciation: /ˈliːbrə/

The English word “libra” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A Roman unit of mass, usually equivalent to 327 g.
  2. A traditional Spanish unit of mass, usually around 460 g.
  3. A traditional Portuguese unit of mass, usually equivalent to 345 g and particularly used for trade in medicines.
  4. Synonym of arratel, a separate Portuguese unit of mass, usually around 460 g.
  5. Synonym of pound, a notional pound of silver as a money of account, especially in medieval contexts.

Etymology

From Latin lībra (“pound”), partially via Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese libra. Doublet of arratel, libbra, Libra, lira, litra, litre, livre, and rottol.

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