libra

English

/ˈlaibrə/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A Roman unit of weight equal to about 327 grams.
  • Any of various units of weight in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries approximately equal to 460 grams or a little more than a US or UK pound.
  • (alternative spelling of) libbra, an Italian unit of weight.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin lībra (pound, a balance).

Origin

Latin

lībra

Gloss

pound, a balance

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

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