∙ A Roman unit of weight equal to about 327 grams.
∙ Any of various units of weight in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries approximately equal to 460 grams or a little more than a US or UK pound.
∙ Alternative spelling of libbra, an Italian unit of weight.
Libra
Proper noun
∙ A constellation of the zodiac, supposedly shaped like a set of scales. astronomy
∙ The astrological sign for the scales, ruled by Venus and covering September 24 - October 23 (tropical astrology) or October 16 - November 16 (sidereal astrology). astrology