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Meaning of congius

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

congius

noun

Definitions

  1. An ancient Roman unit of volume in liquid measure consisting of six sextarii or one-eighth amphora (about 118 fluid ounces).

  2. An ancient Roman unit of weight under Vespasian equal to the weight of a congius of water.

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