libra
/ˈliːbrə/ noun C2- A Roman unit of mass, usually equivalent to 327 g.
- A traditional Spanish unit of mass, usually around 460 g.
- A traditional Portuguese unit of mass, usually equivalent to 345 g and particularly used for trade in medicines.
- Synonym of arratel, a separate Portuguese unit of mass, usually around 460 g.
- Synonym of pound, a notional pound of silver as a money of account, especially in medieval contexts.
Plural libras
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