libra
IPA: ɫˈibrʌ
noun
- (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.
- (astronomy) A constellation of the zodiac, supposedly shaped like a set of scales.
- (astrology) The astrological sign for the scales, ruled by Venus and covering September 24 - October 23 (tropical astrology) or October 16 - November 16 (sidereal astrology).
- Someone with a Libra star sign
- (historical) Alternative spelling of libbra, a traditional Italian unit of mass.
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Examples of "libra" in Sentences
- My zodiac sign is libra.
- Libra is a constellation of the zodiac.
- Libra appears as a member of the zodiacs.
- The constellation was in the area of Libra.
- Virgo and Libra almost have the same body types.
- The Sanskrit name of Libra in Hindu astrology is Tula.
- Venus is associated with the Zodiac signs Libra and Taurus.
- I am a Libra born October 5th of the 93rd year of the 1900's.
- It lies between Libra to the west and Sagittarius to the east.
- It is also connected with the astrological signs Libra and Taurus.
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