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1. (n.) arroba
a unit of weight of varying value, equal to 25.37 pounds avoirdupois (9.5 kilograms) in Mexico and to 32.38 pounds avoirdupois (12 kilograms) in Brazil.
2. arroba
a unit of liquid measure of varying value, used esp. in Spain and commonly equal (when used for wine) to 4.26 U.S. gallons (16.1 liters).
Etymology: (1590–1600; < Sp < Ar al rub&ain; the fourth part (of the qintār); see quintal)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) arroba
a unit of weight used in some Spanish speaking countries
2. (noun) arroba
a liquid measure (with different values) used in some Spanish speaking countries
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1. (noun) arroba
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
2. (noun) arroba
a Spanish liquid measure for wine = 3.54 imp. gallons, and for oil = 2.78 imp. gallons
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