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libra

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌɪbrə/
Definition of libra

noun (plural librae /ˈlʌɪbriː/)

  • (in ancient Rome) a unit of weight, equivalent to 12 ounces (0.34 kg). It was the forerunner of the pound.

Origin:

Latin, 'pound, balance'

libra in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of libra in the US English dictionary