arroba
(noun) a liquid measure (with different values) used in some Spanish speaking countries
arroba
(noun) a unit of weight used in some Spanish speaking countries
Source: WordNet® 3.1
arroba (plural arrobas)
An old Spanish weight used in Mexico and South America, approximately 25.36 pounds avoirdupois.
An old Portuguese weight used in Brazil, approximately 32.38 pounds avoirdupois.
An old Spanish liquid measure, approximately 3.54 imperial gallons (for wine) or 2.78 imperial gallons (for oil).
Source: Wiktionary
Ar*ro"ba, n. Etym: [Sp. and Pg., from Ar. arrub, ar-rubu, a fourth part.]
1. A Spanish weight used in Mexico and South America = 25.36 lbs. avoir.; also, an old Portuguese weight, used in Brazil = 32.38 lbs. avoir.
2. A Spanish liquid measure for wine = 3.54 imp. gallons, and for oil = 2.78 imp. gallons.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
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