rotl

English

/ˈɹɒtəl/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) (alt form) rottol: a former Middle Eastern and North African unit of weight, usually 1–5 pounds (0.5–2.5 kg).

Etymology

Derived from Arabic رُطْل derived from Ancient Greek λίτρα (a measure of weight, a Sicilian coin).

Origin

Ancient Greek

λίτρα

Gloss

a measure of weight, a Sicilian coin

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