arura
English
noun
Definitions
- (historical) An ancient measure of arable land, a square of 100 Egyptian cubits (mḥ (mḥ)) on each side.
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἄρουρα (arable land, arura) derived from Egyptian sṯꜣt (arura).
Origin
Egyptian
sṯꜣt
Gloss
arura