quintal

noun

quin·​tal ˈkwin-tᵊl  ˈkan- 

1

: hundredweight

2

: a unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms (about 220 pounds)

Examples of quintal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This boost in income is thanks to the solar drier that can process six quintals of mangoes in one go. — Manish Kumar, Quartz, 27 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin quintale, from Arabic qinṭār, from Late Greek kentēnarion, from Late Latin centenarium, from Latin, neuter of centenarius consisting of a hundred — more at centenary

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for quintal

• lintel
• pintle
• quintile

Kids Definition

quintal

noun

quin·​tal ˈkwint-ᵊl 

: hundredweight