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congius

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒndʒɪəs/
Definition of congius

noun (plural congii /ˈkɒndʒɪʌɪ/)

  • an ancient Roman liquid measure of one eighth of an amphora, equal in modern terms to about 6 imperial pints.

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Latin

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