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libra
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Someone with a Libra star sign