Libra
A constellation of the zodiac, traditionally figured in the shape of a set of weighing…A constellation of the zodiac, traditionally figured in the shape of a set of weighing scales, though earlier figured as the claws of Scorpio.
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2 sensesA constellation of the zodiac, traditionally figured in the shape of a set of weighing scales, though earlier figured as the claws of Scorpio.
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The astrological sign for the Scales, ruled by Venus and covering September 24 - October 23 (tropical astrology) or October 16 - November 16 (sidereal astrology).
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Examples
13 sentencesTom isn't a Libra.
The plastic chair costs four libras.
The wooden chair costs sixty libras.
The blouse costs twelve libras.
Sami is a Libra and Layla is a Gemini.
Translations
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Origin
From Latin lībra (“scales, balance”), calque of Ancient Greek ζυγόν (zugón), calque of AkkFrom Latin lībra (“scales, balance”), calque of Ancient Greek ζυγόν (zugón), calque of Akkadian 𒀯𒍣𒁀𒉌𒌈 (ᵐᵘˡzibānītum, “scales”), from Sumerian 𒀯𒍣𒁀𒀭𒈾 (ᵐᵘˡZI.BA.AN.NA, “scales”). Doublet of arratel, libbra, libra, lira, litra, litre, livre, and rottol.
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