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centare

noun
cen·​tare | \ ˈsen‧ˌta(a)(ə)r, -tär\
variants: or centiare \ ˈsentēˌa(a)(ə)r , ˈsän-​ , -​ēˌär , ˌ⸗⸗ˈ⸗ , F säⁿtyȧȧr \
plural -s

Definition of centare

: a metric unit of area equal to ¹/₁₀₀ of an are : square meter

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History and Etymology for centare

French centiare, from centi- + are

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