libra

Definitions


[ˈliːbrə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small constellation (the Scales or Balance), said to represent the pair of scales which is the symbol of justice. It contains no bright stars

- the seventh sign of the zodiac, which the sun enters at the northern autumnal equinox (about 23 September)

- a person born when the sun is in the sign of Libra


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Origin:
Latin. Librae is the Latin genitive form of Libra
Latin. Librae is the Latin genitive form of Libra


[ˈliːbrə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- used with preceding Greek letter or numeral to designate a star in the Libra constellation
(e.g: the star Alpha Librae)


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Origin:
Latin. Librae is the Latin genitive form of Libra


[ˈlʌɪbrə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- (in ancient Rome) a unit of weight, equivalent to 12 ounces (0.34 kg). It was the forerunner of the pound


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Origin:
Latin, ‘pound, balance’




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