modius (plural modii)
(Ancient Rome, historical units of measure) A Roman dry measure of about a peck or 9 L.
(historical units of measure) Various medieval units of dry and liquid volume.
(religion, art) A bushel-shaped headdress worn by certain deities in classical art.
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Source: Wiktionary
Mo"di*us, n.; pl. Modii. Etym: [L.] (Rom. Antiq.)
Definition: A dry measure, containing about a peck.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
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