gallon, Imperial gallon, congius
(noun) a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters
Source: WordNet® 3.1
congius (plural congii)
(historical units of measure) An ancient Roman unit of volume in liquid measure consisting of six sextarii or one-eighth amphora (about 118 fluid ounces).
(historical units of measure) An ancient Roman unit of weight under Vespasian equal to the weight of a congius of water.
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Source: Wiktionary
Con"gi*us, n. Etym: [L.]
1. (Roman Antiq.)
Definition: A liquid measure containing about three quarts.
2. (Med.)
Definition: A gallon, or four quarts. [Often abbreviated to cong.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
20 April 2025
(noun) food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
