li·bra
| \ for senses 1 & 2a ˈlē-brə
, sometimes ˈlī-brə, for sense 2b ˈlē-brə or ˈlēv-rə
\
, sometimes ˈlī-brə, for sense 2b ˈlē-brə or ˈlēv-rə
\
Definition of libra
1
capitalized
a
: a southern zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Scorpio represented by a pair of scales
b(1)
: the seventh sign of the zodiac in astrology — see Signs of the Zodiac Table
(2)
: one born under the sign of Libra
2a
plural librae\
ˈlī-ˌbrē
, ˈlē-ˌbrī
\
[Latin]
: an ancient Roman unit of weight equal to 327.45 grams
, ˈlē-ˌbrī
\
[Latin]
: an ancient Roman unit of weight equal to 327.45 grams
b
[Spanish & Portuguese, from Latin]
: any of various Spanish, Portuguese, Colombian, or Venezuelan units of weight
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“Libra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/libra. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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