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Libra
//ˈliːbrə// name, noun
Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A constellation of the zodiac, traditionally figured in the shape of a set of weighing scales, though earlier figured as the claws of Scorpio.
- 2 The astrological sign for the Scales, ruled by Venus and covering September 24 - October 23 (tropical astrology) or October 16 - November 16 (sidereal astrology).
Noun
- 1 A Roman unit of mass, usually equivalent to 327 g. historical
- 2 Someone with a Libra star sign.
- 3 (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra wordnet
- 4 A traditional Spanish unit of mass, usually around 460 g. historical
- 5 A traditional Portuguese unit of mass, usually equivalent to 345 g and particularly used for trade in medicines. historical
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- 6 Synonym of arratel, a separate Portuguese unit of mass, usually around 460 g. historical
- 7 Alternative spelling of libbra, a traditional Italian unit of mass. alt-of, alternative, historical
- 8 Synonym of pound, a notional pound of silver as a money of account, especially in medieval contexts. historical
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Latin lībra (“pound”), partially via Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese libra. Doublet of arratel, libbra, Libra, lira, litra, litre, livre, and rottol.
Etymology 2
From 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.
Etymology 3
From 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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