Found 2 items, similar to Arroba.
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Definition: arroba
arroba
n 1: a unit of weight used in some Spanish speaking countries
2: a liquid measure (with different values) used in some
Spanish speaking countries
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Arroba
Arroba
\Ar*ro"ba\, n. [Sp. and Pg., from Ar. arrub, ar-rubu, a
fourth part.]
1. A Spanish weight used in Mexico and South America = 25.36
lbs. avoir.; also, an old Portuguese weight, used in
Brazil = 32.38 lbs. avoir.
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2. A Spanish liquid measure for wine = 3.54 imp. gallons, and
for oil = 2.78 imp. gallons.
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