libra
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[ lahy-bruh, lee- ]
/ ˈlaɪ brə, ˈli- /
noun, plural li·brae [lahy-bree, lee-brahy] /ˈlaɪ bri, ˈli braɪ/.
the ancient Roman pound (containing 5053 grains or 327.4 grams).
Origin of libra
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1350–1400; Middle English < Latin
lībra
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Definition for libra (2 of 3)
Origin of libra
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< Spanish < Latin
lībra
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Definition for libra (3 of 3)
Libra
[ lee-bruh, lahy- ]
/ ˈli brə, ˈlaɪ- /
noun, genitive Li·brae [lee-brahy, lahy-bree] /ˈli braɪ, ˈlaɪ bri/ for 1.
Astronomy.
the Balance, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Serpens.
Astrology.
- the seventh sign of the zodiac: the cardinal air sign.
- Also Li·bran. a person born under this sign, usually between September 23rd and October 22nd.
Origin of Libra
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin
lībra literally, pair of scales,
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British Dictionary definitions for libra (1 of 2)
libra
/ (ˈlaɪbrə) /
noun plural -brae (-briː)
an ancient Roman unit of weight corresponding to 1 pound, but equal to about 12 ounces
Word Origin for libra
C14: from Latin, literally: scales
British Dictionary definitions for libra (2 of 2)
Libra
/ (ˈliːbrə) /
noun Latin genitive Librae (ˈliːbriː)
astronomy
a small faint zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Virgo and Scorpius on the ecliptic
astrology
- Also called: the Scales, the Balance the seventh sign of the zodiac, symbol ♎, having a cardinal air classification and ruled by the planet Venus. The sun is in this sign between about Sept 23 and Oct 22
- a person born under this sign
adjective
astrology
born under or characteristic of Libra
Also (for senses 2b, 3):
Libran (
ˈlɪbrən)
Scientific definitions for libra
Libra
[ lē′brə ]
A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Scorpius and Virgo. Libra (the Scales or Balance) is the seventh sign of the zodiac.