libra
A Roman unit of mass, usually equivalent to 327 gA Roman unit of mass, usually equivalent to 327 g.
» Tom isn't a Libra.
Meaning
5 senses(historical)A Roman unit of mass, usually equivalent to 327 g.
(historical)A traditional Spanish unit of mass, usually around 460 g.
(historical)A traditional Portuguese unit of mass, usually equivalent to 345 g and particularly used for trade in medicines.
(historical)Synonym of arratel, a separate Portuguese unit of mass, usually around 460 g.
(historical)Synonym of pound, a notional pound of silver as a money of account, especially in medieval contexts.
- the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22
- a small faint zodiacal constellation in the Southern Hemisphere; between Virgo and Scorpius
- (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra
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.
Origin
From Latin lībra (“pound”), partially via Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese libra. DoubletFrom Latin lībra (“pound”), partially via Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese libra. Doublet of arratel, libbra, Libra, lira, litra, litre, livre, and rottol.
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Forms
plural: libras / libraeSynonyms
8 synonyms- the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22:Libra the BalanceBalanceLibra the Scales
- (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra:Balance
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular