congius
English
noun
Definitions
- (historical) An ancient Roman unit of volume in liquid measure consisting of six sextarii or one-eighth amphora (about 118 fluid ounces).
- (historical) An ancient Roman unit of weight under Vespasian equal to the weight of a congius of water.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin congius (congius, approximately a gallon two).
Origin
Latin
congius
Gloss
congius, approximately a gallon two